Trump Says His Washington Triumphal Arch Will Break Ground Within Two Months
President Donald Trump says construction of his long-touted Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., could begin “sometime in the next two months,” and he tied the project to national celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
The announcement has raised immediate questions about timeline, funding, and approvals, as work has not yet started even though Trump’s team has publicly discussed the idea for months.
Trump made the comments during a Dec. 31 interview with Politico, saying the Paris-inspired monument would soon move from planning into construction. The proposed structure, informally dubbed the “Arc de Trump” by some outlets, is intended to be a new D.C. landmark celebrating the semiquincentennial in 2026 and would be located near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
Despite the optimistic timeline, significant details remain unresolved. Neither an official groundbreaking date nor formal construction contracts have been announced. Costs, design specifics, and which private or public funds will be used have not been disclosed.
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“It hasn’t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months. It’ll be great. Everyone loves it,” Trump told Politico, suggesting broad support despite sparse details.
The arch plan comes amid other high-profile White House construction initiatives, including the controversial ballroom expansion adjacent to the East Wing.
If construction begins on Trump’s projected schedule, crews could be breaking ground early in 2026 setting up a landmark project tied to a major national anniversary and a likely spotlight on federal approval processes. The next steps are expected to include formal permits and funding disclosures before ground is officially broken.
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