US Commission of Fine Arts grants preliminary approval for Trump's proposed Washington DC arch

Washington D.C. The massive arch project proposed by US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. has passed another significant milestone. The US Commission of Fine Arts has granted preliminary approval for the design.

The proposed arch is expected to be approximately 76 meters (250 feet) tall. If final approval is granted, the structure will be built at Memorial Circle, located between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. The arch would be taller than other monuments in Washington.

Its design will resemble the Arc de Triomphe. Phrases such as "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" will be inscribed in gold letters. The project is also facing widespread opposition.

Some critics argue that it could obstruct the view of the Arlington National Cemetery, a burial ground for soldiers. Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit against the project, asserting that it must receive congressional authorization.

Commission Vice Chairman James McCrery II has suggested removing figures such as lions and eagles from the design. This project is part of Trump's broader plan to alter the physical landscape of Washington.

Previously, he had proposed painting the exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, renovation plans for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a plan to demolish the East Wing of the White House to build a larger ballroom.

For now, the commission will review revised designs before granting final approval. Therefore, the project is not yet fully confirmed.