Panel votes to proceed with Trump’s massive arch despite complaints
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 8-4 to approve the project late Thursday, rejecting calls by the four dissenting commissioners to delay the decision.
On Thursday night, a public commission in Washington, D.C. approved the construction of President Donald Trump's massive Triumph Arch, despite hearing testimony from numerous opponents. The 76-meter tall structure would be placed adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for thousands of American service members.
Critics argued that the arch, taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, would overshadow the Lincoln Memorial and violate legal requirements for congressional approval. The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 in favor of the project, with dissenting commissioners expressing concerns over legal issues, funding, and Secretary Pete Hegseth's claims about the arch's military use.
Despite opposition from veterans and attorneys general from Washington and Virginia, the panel voted to proceed with the project, pending any potential court intervention. The Trump administration aimed to commence work immediately, and several lawsuits have been filed to halt construction.
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