Donald Trump announced plans for a new ballroom at the White House and a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
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Updated Sep 20
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Donald Trump announced plans for a new ballroom at the White House and a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jared Huffman opposed Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, specifically regarding its height.Sub-event
Trump proposes beautification of the White House and arch near Lincoln Memorial; Pentagon has no info.1 source
A proposed arch near the Lincoln Memorial is noted to potentially obstruct the memorial's view.1 source
Trump announced plans for a new ballroom at the White House and a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.1 source
Trump's actions near the Memorial include arch proposals, a cherry tree gift, and disrespecting Washington's founding myth.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- White House
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Lincoln Memorial
park in the United States of America
- A proposal by Donald Trump regarding an arch near the Lincoln Memorial is currently under review by various government bodies, including NPS and NCPC.
- The political faction supports the presidential infrastructure plans regarding the proposed triumphal arch, which is viewed as a threat to historic sites in D.C.
Related events
- A proposed arch project involving the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery is under review by the National Capital Planning Commission.
- A proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery is facing legal scrutiny, with a judge questioning its security justification.
- DC and Virginia have joined lawsuits to halt Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch near the Potomac River.
- Trump's project involves tearing down the East Wing of the White House while seeking funding for a multi-hundred-million-dollar ballroom.