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Trump Proposes $15M 'Arc de Trump' for 250th Anniversary

4/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans a triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, funded by taxpayers under National Endowment for the Humanities plan.
The plan allocates $2 million in special initiative funds and $13 million in matching funds.
Trump suggested leftover funds from his White House ballroom project could contribute to the arch.
The arch would commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
The arch would resemble Arc de Triomphe, earning 'Arc de Trump'.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans a triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, funded by taxpayers under National Endowment for the Humanities plan.
The plan allocates $2 million in special initiative funds and $13 million in matching funds.
Trump suggested leftover funds from his White House ballroom project could contribute to the arch.
The arch would commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
The arch would resemble Arc de Triomphe, earning 'Arc de Trump'.