Federal review of Trump's design for triumphal arch in Washington DC
發佈日期: 2026-04-16 21:11
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US President Donald Trump's design for a triumphal arch he wants built at an entrance to the US capital is coming before a key federal agency for review and possible vote to approve it.
The arch would stand 76.2 metres from its base to a torch held aloft by a Lady Liberty-like figure atop the structure. The figure would be flanked atop by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions all gilded.
The structure would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial, which stands at 30.2 metres tall. Opponents filed a lawsuit seeking to block planning and construction of the arch.
Still, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argued the arch is a project all Americans of all political persuasions can support ahead of the 250th anniversary of the US's independence.
"Beginning construction this year on the architectural arc is a fitting way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Great nations build beautiful structures that cultivate national pride and love of country, and this triumphal arc should be a project that all Americans of all political persuasions can support. Because it's a monument for every American to celebrate 250 years of our nation's proud history. And again, the plans for this will be submitted tomorrow. We'll have many more announcements with respect to our 250th anniversary in the coming months as we look forward to the 4th of July."
