Trump Unveils Triumphal Arch Plans Near Lincoln Memorial

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Above: A model of the triumphal arch that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to build to honor the country's 250th anniversary, on Oct. 15, 2025. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Staff/Getty Images

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Pro-Trump narrative

America deserves a magnificent triumphal arch to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday and finally join other major Western capitals with this iconic monument. The classical design, featuring eagles and patriotic symbols, would create a stunning gateway to Washington that honors American greatness and provides a lasting tribute to the country.

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Anti-Trump narrative

Trump's grandiose arch project represents another self-serving vanity project that flaunts money during a government shutdown. When asked who the monument is for, Trump pointed to himself and said, "Me," revealing this isn't truly about America's 250th anniversary but his own ego and desire to impose his gaudy aesthetic vision on the nation's capital.

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