Senator Urges FAA to Reject Any Pressure From Trump to Approve Triumphal Arch over Aviation Safety
Duckworth says the FAA should not rush approval of Trump’s 250-foot arch, citing aviation safety concerns and a planned full study.
- On Thursday, Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the Federal Aviation Administration to resist pressure from President Donald Trump regarding his proposed 250-foot Independence Arch, citing aviation safety concerns.
- Pushed by Trump to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, the planned structure would stand 250 feet tall near the Lincoln Memorial, dwarfing the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
- The proposed arch sits 3,000 feet from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter collision killed 67 people last year, raising operational concerns.
- While the FAA previously reported 'no adverse impacts to operations,' Duckworth wrote that the initial review appeared expedited, alleging the White House may be pressuring officials to prioritize the project.
- The National Capital Planning Commission advanced the project on June 4, though officials estimate construction could take three years with cranes reaching 320 feet, requiring further flight path studies.
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Senator: FAA should halt 'gaudy vanity arch'
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the Senate aviation subcommittee urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject White House pressure to approve President Donald Trump's proposed 259-foot tall Independence Arch, saying it could pose risks to commercial flights.
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Senator: FAA should stop 'gaudy vanity arch'
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the Senate aviation subcommittee urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject White House pressure to approve President Donald Trump's proposed 259-foot tall Independence Arch, saying it could pose risks to commercial flights.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Urges FAA to Reject Trump Pressure on Arch Approval
Sen. Tammy Duckworth sent a letter Thursday urging the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resist any pressure from President Donald Trump to prioritize construction of his planned triumphal arch over aviation safety. The letter from the Illinois senator, the top Democrat on the Senate’s aviation subcommittee, adds to questions and concerns over Trump’s...
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