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Trump's Triumphal Arch design review

Trump's Triumphal Arch design review

The commission, composed largely of Trump appointees, asked for revisions to the plans, including the potential removal of gold-plated statues.

The arch is planned for Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River managed by the National Park Service.

Critics have panned the project for its scale and cost, with some labeling it a 'vanity arch' for the president.

Despite the public backlash, the project appears poised to move forward as part of the administration's 'bold vision' for the capital.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Rodney Mims Cook, Jr.
American academic
United States Commission of Fine Arts
Independent agency of the United States with review authority over Washington, D.C. design and aesthetics
Washington, D.C.
Capital city of the United States of America