Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
President Trump championed the 250-foot triumphal arch project as the 'greatest and most beautiful' monument for the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Published Apr 11, 2026
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The Trump administration has proposed a 250-foot 'Arc de Trump' near Arlington National Cemetery. The massive structure, funded by $15 million in taxpayer and matching funds, would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and has sparked debate over its scale and location.
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