{
  "id": 5416668,
  "title": "Construction to begin on 'Arc de Trump' in Washington",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/construction-to-begin-on-arc-de-trump-in-washington",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:10:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/03/arc-de-trump-construction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump is set to initiate construction on a new monument dubbed the Arc de Trump in Washington D.C. After enduring over 125 years of anticipation, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced that excavation work for the Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck will commence in the coming two weeks at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island. Situated between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, the arch is designed to serve as an entrance to the capital for individuals crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge.\n\nTrump described the monument as \"one of the Great Pieces of American Architecture\" and expressed his satisfaction with the decision. During a White House dinner in October, he unveiled the plans, comparing the structure to the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The design envisions a white arch soaring above street level with \"One nation under God\" inscribed in gold at the top, flanked by a luminous winged woman holding a torch and two eagles.\n\nThe project is part of Trump's broader initiative to revitalize the nation's capital. While some of his other endeavors have faced criticism and ridicule, such as the over-budget renovation of the Reflecting Pool, this monument is intended to enhance the city's aesthetic appeal.",
  "summary": "Construction will soon begin on the so-called Arc de Trump monument in Washington, as US President Donald Trump moves to add his own permanent mark on the city's skyline. \"We are pleased to announce that after a very long wait (over 125 years), we are preparing to start, over the next two-week period, the excavation work necessary for the Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck, at…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Construction to begin on 'Arc de Trump' in Washington",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/construction-to-begin-on-arc-de-trump-in-washington-5416881",
        "published": "2026-09-03T21:10:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}