Trump Administration Proposes Triumphal Arch Taller Than Lincoln Memorial

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200

The Interior Department has submitted plans for a new triumphal arch proposed by former President Donald Trump, intended to stand near Arlington National Cemetery. The design, dubbed the 'Arc de Trump,' would be approximately 250 feet tall, more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial across the Potomac River. If built, it would become the tallest triumphal arch in the world, surpassing Mexico City's Plaza de la República by about 30 feet. The arch is planned to include inscriptions reading 'One Nation Under God' and 'Liberty and Justice For All,' gold-colored statues of Lady Liberty flanked by eagles atop the structure, and four lion statues at the base. The architectural designs were created by Harrison Design in Washington. Trump has promoted the project as commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and has stated that the arch is for him personally. The project would receive funding from American taxpayers, with $2 million in special initiative funds and $13 mil