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Inside the fight to build — or block — Trump’s triumphal arch
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump plans to start constructing a 250-foot-tall arch near Arlington National Cemetery once a federal court lifts the current pause on its construction.
- The arch may feature Trump's slogan, “Golden Age of America,” according to administration officials.
- Trump faces challenges including opposition from the incoming Congress, cautious federal judges, and increasing resistance from Washington residents and local leaders.
- The project has drawn scrutiny due to Trump's previous actions of advancing construction ahead of court decisions, as seen with his White House ballroom.
