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Trump's Grand Arch for 250th Anniversary Over Healthcare

12/16/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a massive triumphal arch to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
He prioritized this project over addressing rising healthcare costs.
During a Christmas reception, he emphasized the arch's significance and likened it to Paris's Arc de Triomphe.
Funds from a $300 million ballroom project will contribute to the arch's construction, which will feature two giant white eagles.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a massive triumphal arch to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
He prioritized this project over addressing rising healthcare costs.
During a Christmas reception, he emphasized the arch's significance and likened it to Paris's Arc de Triomphe.
Funds from a $300 million ballroom project will contribute to the arch's construction, which will feature two giant white eagles.