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BumRushDaShow

(171,400 posts)
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:57 AM Apr 16

Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch

Source: msn/The Hill

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump administration and the Interior Department will be submitting the plans for the arch will stand 250-feet high to honor the U.S.’s 250th birthday later this year.

She added that it will be an “architectural masterpiece to celebrate our history.”. The arch is set to stand in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, which the press secretary said is a man-made island in the Potomac River that is managed by the National Park Service. It’s across from the Lincoln Memorial.

“The United States triumphal arch will be outfitted with beautiful artwork and depictions celebrating the success of the American people over our 250-year history and the enduring triumph of the American spirit,” Leavitt said. “Great nations build beautiful structures that cultivate national pride and love of country, and this triumphal arch should be a project that all Americans, all political persuasions, can support,” she added.

Leavitt also noted that more announcements will be coming about the planned 250th celebration in July in the coming months. Trump said in January that the arch’s construction would start “sometime in the next two months,” but construction has not yet begun.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/leavitt-says-interior-will-submit-plans-to-begin-construction-of-250ft-trump-arch/ar-AA20YqwX



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Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Apr 16 OP
No Botany Apr 16 #1
Bleagh. Silver Gaia Apr 16 #2
The 2nd thing that should be dismantled under the next admin rpannier Apr 16 #3
I hope they build it. AZ8theist Apr 16 #4
And exactly who is paying for this monstrosity? Ray Bruns Apr 16 #5
Well, the Ballroom Boondoggle will be financed through overt bribes. JohnnyRingo Apr 16 #13
yet another pile of shit. it won't ever be finished. nt Javaman Apr 16 #6
They cancelled... purr-rat beauty Apr 16 #7
Gutting Medicaid and now using BS AI "WISeR" program to deny Medicaid claims Bengus81 Apr 16 #12
It will be known as the center of modern graffiti. Buy your Sharpies now. Vinca Apr 16 #8
Trump to Washington, DC: tanyev Apr 16 #9
They could make it an inflatable... hunter Apr 16 #10
Then a whole pile of people could do like this to it BumRushDaShow Apr 16 #11
"If you build it they will come", and bluestarone Apr 16 #14
Just say "No". How hard is it for these people to say no to Dementia Boy? travelingthrulife Apr 16 #15
As Trump works to destroy the nation and planet... Kid Berwyn Apr 16 #16

rpannier

(24,946 posts)
3. The 2nd thing that should be dismantled under the next admin
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:08 AM
Apr 16

1. The golden calf ballroom
2. The Arch
3. Heroes Garden
4. Kennedy Center (Remove Trump's name). Though closing it wouldn't cause dismay in me

AZ8theist

(7,538 posts)
4. I hope they build it.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:38 AM
Apr 16

So a wrecking ball can start tearing it down the FUCKING SECOND a new President is sworn in.

JohnnyRingo

(20,962 posts)
13. Well, the Ballroom Boondoggle will be financed through overt bribes.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:42 AM
Apr 16

I suppose the more irons he has in the fire of his pay to play government, the more he can skim as "Administrative costs".
But I imagine we will foot the largest share of the tab. We all know he will slightly change the name of his "Triumphal Arch" before it's completed.

Bengus81

(10,298 posts)
12. Gutting Medicaid and now using BS AI "WISeR" program to deny Medicaid claims
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:37 AM
Apr 16

for millions. Massive cuts to Medicaid begin in Jan 2027 for the next ten years. Gutting the ACA,the Fuckhead says that we can't afford Medicare so States have to do it. Etc,etc,etc.........

But sure...more monuments to President PEDO.

Kid Berwyn

(24,855 posts)
16. As Trump works to destroy the nation and planet...
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:41 AM
Apr 16

…he makes US taxpayers foot the bill for his delusional monuments to himself.

We the People should remember the official and unofficial actions of the guy on the right:



After helping Ollie North and his gang of NAZIs make illegal war on Nicaragua, John Roberts would help Putin’s patsy destroy the Constitution.

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