Trump proposes arch near Arlington Cemetery to honor veterans

President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day by proposing that a towering arch he wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery be dedicated to military veterans, WTOP reported. Trump described the 250-foot arch as inspired by Paris's Arc de Triomphe and suggested it might be named the 'Arc de Trump.'

The project has faced legal challenges from three veterans who sued to stop construction, and a federal court has temporarily blocked the work with a restraining order lasting 14 days, according to WTOP. Several military groups have expressed opposition or joined efforts to halt the project, while some have supported it.

Nine members of the Kennedy family also oppose the arch, arguing it would cast a shadow over their relatives' gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery, WTOP reported. Despite these challenges, the White House continues to promote the project, including launching a website to publicize it.

Trump claimed that Washington has wanted a similar structure for 200 years and that veterans have been waiting for such a monument, though this assertion is disputed. The arch received approval from oversight boards appointed during Trump's administration.

With Democrats set to take control of Congress following recent midterm elections, the project may face increased scrutiny and obstacles, WTOP noted. Other Trump-led renovation efforts in the Washington area, such as renaming the Kennedy Center and modifying a public golf course, are also expected to encounter resistance.