Taxpayers will help fund Independence Arch, or so-called "Arc de Trump"
President Trump is seeking to build a massive triumphal arch in Arlington funded by a mix of federal and private money.
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Published Apr 9, 2026
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The Trump administration has allocated $15 million in federal funds via the National Endowment for the Humanities to build a 'triumphal arch' in Arlington, Virginia. President Trump stated the structure is intended to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary and described it as being for himself.
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