National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline

A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline

TL;DR

  • The National Park Service has issued a report supporting President Donald Trump's proposed arch.
  • The report acknowledges that the arch could adversely affect the sightline between several iconic Washington landmarks.
  • Affected landmarks include the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.