Washington, DC: United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Washington, DC, to have the world\u2019s largest triumphal arch, saying he would like it to be the \u201cbiggest one of all\u201d, describing America as the biggest and most powerful nation.<\/p>\n
Elaborating on this vision, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, \u201cFor 200 years, they wanted to build an arch,\u201d as he spoke about reshaping the capital.<\/p>\n
Placing his proposal in a global context, he pointed out that close to 57 cities across the globe already feature triumphal arches, noting that DC, which he referred to as the \u201conly major city\u201d, still lacks one.<\/p>\n
These remarks build on an announcement made in January, when Trump revealed that work on a Triumphal Arch in DC is expected to begin shortly.<\/p>\n
Providing further details on the timeline, according to The Hill, Trump made the comments during an interview with Politico, where he said, \u201cIt hasn\u2019t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months. It\u2019ll be great. Everyone loves it,\u201d adding, \u201cThey love the ballroom too. But they love the Triumphal Arch.\u201d<\/p>\n
The latest update follows plans first outlined in October, when the President said the structure would come up near the Lincoln Memorial, marking what he described as an entrance to the nation\u2019s capital, with the arch also proposed along the Arlington Memorial Bridge, The Hill reported.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a donor dinner at the time, Trump said, \u201cIt\u2019s going to be really beautiful. I think it\u2019s going to be fantastic,\u201d while displaying models of the monument. He added, \u201cThere\u2019s a rendering of what it will look like. You have three sizes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Explaining his preference among the designs, Trump said, \u201cWhichever one would look good. I happen to think the large one.\u201d<\/p>\n
The proposed monument has since drawn comparisons with France\u2019s Arc de Triomphe, according to The Hill.<\/p>\n
The arch is part of a broader set of renovation and construction efforts across Washington that have emerged as a key focus of Trump\u2019s second administration. The White House is currently undergoing upgrades, including a new ballroom and changes to the Rose Garden and Palm Room, The Hill noted.<\/p>\n
Alongside these projects, the President has also overseen changes at the Kennedy Center, where board members were replaced and later voted to rename the venue the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n
As part of these renovation efforts, Trump had, in December 2025, hinted at further updates to the performing arts venue, sharing images of marble armrests that could be installed.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnlike anything ever done or seen before!\u201d he wrote on his Truth Social platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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