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President Donald Trump spoke about his proposed 250-foot arch, also known as the "Arc de Trump," during his Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery. He said the structure would be dedicated to America’s military veterans.
The original statement read:
"Soon, we're going to dedicate a magnificent, triumphal arc to our veterans, and that's in honor of our great veterans and our great militaries. They've been waiting for it for 200 years."
According to NTD, three veterans went to court to challenge the project, and a federal court later put it on hold. Many have opposed it and supported efforts to stop the work.
More on the story below.
Trump adds a military purpose to his planned triumphal arch
Last year, The Washington Post reported that Trump was planning a grand arch in Washington, D.C., as part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026.
CBS News reported last week that a federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of Donald Trump's proposed arch in Washington, D.C. Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a 14-day pause on November 5 after multiple groups took the project to court.
CBS News also reported that the project is facing two legal challenges. One involves Virginia and Washington, D.C. Their legal teams have raised concerns about the effect of construction on traffic and access for emergency services.
The other case was filed by Vietnam War veterans, who have questioned the government's decision to go ahead with the arch without getting approval from Congress. They have also told the court that the structure could affect their experience when visiting Arlington National Cemetery, where their family members are buried.
Additionally, ABC News reported that nine members of the Kennedy family have filed a lawsuit to stop the project. In a reported statement, Rory Kennedy and Maxwell Kennedy said:
"This action is about protecting sacred spaces that belong to the American people."
Speaking about the court's decision, a White House spokesman said:
"We are confident we will be fully vindicated as this litigation proceeds and look forward to seeing the completion of this magnificent Arch—a tribute to 250 years of American greatness."
Speaking about the planned arch in an earlier speech, Trump said it would be built near Arlington Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery, across from the Lincoln Memorial. He compared the structure to the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, saying the new arch would be similar but would surpass the Paris monument in many ways.
CBS News reported that the arch will have a total height of 250 feet, including three golden figures at the top. These will be a winged woman in the middle and a flying eagle on either side. The monument will also have a viewing deck, with daily visitor numbers expected to range up to 22,400.
In September, the president wrote on Truth Social that he had agreed to turn the planned triumphal arch into a military facility as well. He said it would have space to store large numbers of drones and sniper equipment, along with ammunition. He also claimed that the US military wanted this facility for national security reasons and said there would be "no facility like this anywhere in the World."
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