Excavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeks
Project that critics say will disrupt historic sightlines in Washington DC is facing a lawsuit
TL;DR
- Excavation for a 250-ft-tall gilded arch in Washington D.C. will begin in the next two weeks.
- The project is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to leave a mark on the capital.
- Critics claim the arch will disrupt historic sightlines and the historical significance of nearby sites.
- A lawsuit filed by veterans and an architectural historian argues that congressional authorization is lacking.
- The Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, defends the project, citing historical precedent and its potential to be a grand piece of architecture.
- The National Park Service report acknowledges potential adverse effects on sightlines.
- The Department of Justice is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed.