Trump's Triumphal Arch Project

under review

President Donald Trump's proposal to build a 250-foot ceremonial triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., at the traffic circle on the Virginia end of the Memorial Bridge, just across the Potomac River from Washington. The project has faced scrutiny to ensure compliance with the city's strict building height limits and the federal Height of Buildings Act, which protects Washington's historic skyline. The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing the project and has recommended design revisions before final approval. The arch would include a main arch, a rooftop observation deck, and three gilded statues, and would stand about 250 feet tall. The project has drawn criticism from preservationists, veterans, and historians, and a federal lawsuit has been filed to block construction. Funding is expected to come from leftover private donations and public money, though no cost estimate has been released.