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Jesus God. This is some pretty fascist bullshit right here. Oh my goodness no! He's nothing like Hitler!
Trump’s Proposed “Arc de Trump” Monument: Design, Funding, and Legal Hurdles
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a grand triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. Officially called the “Independence Arch” but quickly nicknamed the “Arc de Trump,” the project would link the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery. The monument aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The proposal is a complex mix of presidential legacy-building, unprecedented private financing tied to corporate donors, and conflict with century-old laws designed to protect the capital’s commemorative landscape. The key questions: What is being proposed? How will it be paid for? And what legal hurdles stand in the way?
The Proposal
The “Independence Arch” is the centerpiece of a broader second-term effort by the Trump administration to reshape the capital’s architecture. From gilded White House renovations to this potential landmark, the projects reflect a president with a real estate background and interest in how buildings project image and cement legacy.
The Unveiling
The project was revealed on October 15, 2025, at an exclusive, candlelit dinner in the White House East Room. The event thanked nearly 130 major donors who had contributed to a separate project: a new $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the White House grounds.
During the dinner, President Trump displayed renderings and 3D models of the proposed arch in three sizes—small, medium, and large. “This would be small, medium, and large,” Trump told the assembled donors. “I happen to think the large by far looks the best.”
The rollout appears to have followed a deliberate strategy. Initial reports in early October 2025, citing anonymous White House sources, described the arch as a temporary structure intended only for the America250 celebration. This framing presented a less controversial proposition. By the October 15 dinner, White House insiders confirmed the arch was now being discussed as a permanent addition. This allowed the administration to gauge reaction before committing to the full ambition of a permanent monument.
Purpose and Symbolism
Officially, the arch would commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrated in 2026. Trump has described it as a monumental “gateway to Washington, D.C.” designed to welcome visitors and symbolize national strength, unity, and progress. He’s called it a celebration of America’s founding and a symbol of what he terms a “rebirth of American pride.”
A more personal motivation emerged in a candid exchange. Before the donor dinner, a model of the arch was spotted on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. When CBS reporter Ed O’Keefe asked Trump who the arch was for, the president replied simply, “Me. It’s going to be beautiful.” O’Keefe’s subsequent suggestion of the name “Arc de Trump” was quickly adopted by media and the public. [I've seen the video of this exchange. It happened.]
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