Trump's 'Triumphal Arch' design

The project is part of President Trump's broader effort to leave a lasting architectural legacy in the nation's capital.

Critics have compared the opulent design to the excesses of Marie Antoinette, especially as it comes during a partial government shutdown and a costly war in Iran.

Even the expert who originally proposed the idea has expressed concern that the project has been 'quadrupled' in size beyond its original intent.

A federal panel has approved the design, though legal and budgetary hurdles remain before construction can begin.