Trump plan for Triumphal Arch moves step closer to reality

Fox News ^ | 4/17/26 | Alex Nitzberg

[Libloather]

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday gave preliminary approval to President Donald Trump's plan for a massive new triumphal arch monument in the nation's capital, according to the New York Times.

The outlet reported that the body holds an advisory role regarding the project's design, but does not wield enforcement authority.

The Associated Press reported that the commission approved the concept for several projects, including the arch. The federal agency next will review updated designs for all three projects at a future meeting before taking any final votes.

The proposed monument features a giant arch topped with a winged Lady Liberty statue flanked by eagle statues.

Near the base of the arch there would be lion statues.

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House on Friday.

The AP reported that White House spokesperson Davis Ingle indicated that the commission's action is "another step in accomplishing President Trump’s promise to the American people from the campaign trail — to Make America Safe and Beautiful Again."

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KEYWORDS: arch; memorial; triumphal; washington

[Paladin2]

Looks too much like gay Pahree.

[W.]

Arch Deluxe?

[SoConPubbie]

I imagine a “de-Trumpification” of the Capital taking place sometime within the next decade or so.

I imagine De-Trollification of FreeRepublic this year with you being one of the many casualties.

[9YearLurker]

Never put your cultist pom-poms down, SCP!

[SkyDancer]

Eat your heart out 0bama - opps, sorry, forgot he had one.

[ohioman]

I would be happy if we could get rid off TDS a-holes such as yourself.

[9YearLurker]

You’re obviously such a prize.