US EditionTrump says he wants DC’s new arch to be ‘biggest’ in the world
Trump aims for a 250-foot permanent golden arch to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, surpassing the Lincoln Memorial and Paris's Arc de Triomphe, despite expert concerns.
- On February 2, 2026, President Donald Trump promoted the 'Independence Arch' as a gate to Washington, D.C., saying `I'd like it to be the biggest one of all` and noting over 57 cities have triumphal arches.
- Last year, Mr. Trump announced his plans for a new arch and showed a model on October 15, 2025; he posted images without comment on Jan. 23, 2026.
- The plan's scale is notable: the 220-foot design would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial, and Davis Ingle said, `The arch is going to be one of the most iconic landmarks not only in Washington, D.C., but throughout the world.`
- Regulators note no formal submission has been filed to the Federal Aviation Administration's Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis site, and CBS said it does not expect a response until the government reopens amid the shutdown.
- Costs and timeline remain uncertain: the Kennedy Center, pending approval by a Trump-allied board, will shut for two years, while Trump said he hoped construction would start in two months.
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The American president is already sharing images of what the structure could look like.
What is Trump’s plan for an India Gate-style arch in Washington DC?
Donald Trump wants a 250-foot triumphal arch near Memorial Circle in Washington DC to mark the US’s 250th Independence anniversary. The proposed site lies between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and would require multiple federal approvals, including potential congressional sign-off
The monument should be built near other US capital attractions and it will be financed with verbs granted by private companies. "I wish it were the greatest of all [the ships]," Trump said.
Trump plans massive triumphal arch in Washington
Trump continues to seek to leave his mark not only on US policy but also on the physical landscape of Washington. Over the weekend, the president reiterated his plan to construct the enormous arch, a project expected to become one of the most prominent architectural symbols of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. Reports say the structure would reach a height of up to 250 feet, or roughly 76 meters. By comparison, t…
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