White House plans “Arc de Trump”

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to build a privately-funded triumphal arch, so-called “Arc de Trump”, marking the latest effort in his bid to remake Washington DC in his own style

Arc de Trump: Based on Paris’
 Arc de Triomphe,
 would be built at
 Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Circle 
traffic roundabout to commemorate U.S.’ 250th anniversary in 2026

POTOMAC RIVER
Rendering by Harrison Design
Capitol
WASHINGTON DC
VIRGINIA
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Lincoln Memorial
White House
THE MALL
1,640ft
500m
Largest version Arc de Trump could be bigger than Arc de Triomphe
ARC DE TRIOMPHE
ARC DE TRUMP
Gilded winged figure
Eagles
Wreaths
Columns
50m

Sources: BBC, The Architect’s Newspaper
Pictures: Getty Images, Truth Social
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