President Trump’s proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Virginia across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., cleared an initial federal review Thursday, allowing the plans to proceed despite pushback from historic and architectural preservationists. The National Capital Planning Commission, which includes three Trump appointees, voted 8-1 to approve preliminary site and building plans…
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Trump’s proposed arch gets preliminary site approval
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July 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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President Trump’s proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Virginia across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., cleared an initial federal review Thursday, allowing the plans to proceed despite pushback from historic and architectural preservationists. The National Capital Planning Commission, which includes three Trump appointees, voted 8-1 to approve preliminary site and building plans…