Trump's Triumphal Arch Project Advances

The Commission of Fine Arts voted to move ahead with the project despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from preservationist groups and the public.

Some members of the commission have suggested revisions, including the removal of gold-plated statues, to make the structure more compatible with the city's existing architecture.

The arch is slated for construction on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land managed by the National Park Service.

Critics have described the plan as a 'gaudy monument' to the president, while supporters call it a bold vision for the nation's milestone birthday.