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Trump Defends $250M Triumph Arch Despite Protest Concerns

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump defended the $250 million, 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington despite protests.
Protesters displayed “veterans over vanity” and “arch of corruption” signs outside Memorial Circle.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth warned the arch would complicate Washington’s airspace.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the arch would not be a hazard if marked with an eternal flame and floodlights.

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President Donald Trump defended the $250 million, 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington despite protests.
Protesters displayed “veterans over vanity” and “arch of corruption” signs outside Memorial Circle.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth warned the arch would complicate Washington’s airspace.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the arch would not be a hazard if marked with an eternal flame and floodlights.