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Federal court temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arc de Triomphe

2026-11-06 22:54:03Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Federal court temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arc de Triomphe

A federal court in the US has temporarily suspended construction of the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump plans to erect in the US capital, Washington. The decision provides for a 14-day break before the start of work, which the Trump administration had said could begin as early as this week.

Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision comes just hours after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project by a vote of 8 to 4. The monument is expected to be about 76 meters tall and is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

The project, known as the "Arc de Trump," in reference to the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is part of the president's plans to change the appearance of the American capital according to his vision.

The White House has welcomed the approval of the project, calling the arch a historic monument and an important tribute to American history and war veterans.

However, the construction has drawn strong opposition, particularly because of its location near Arlington National Cemetery, where thousands of American servicemen are buried. Opponents argue that the monument will obstruct views of the cemetery and detract from its solemn character.

The project envisions a monumental arch topped by a golden Statue of Liberty with wings, flanked by two golden eagles. The structure will also be inscribed with the messages “One Nation Under God” and “Liberty and Justice for All.”

But Trump's plan is not limited to building a monument. The US administration has stated that the structure will also serve to store military equipment and will have the possibility of deploying snipers and drones.

This idea has been opposed by American veterans, who consider the project inappropriate for an area near military cemeteries. One of them, John Pomeroy, a former member of the US Air Force, described the proposal as an immature idea and warned that such a structure could become a target for terrorist attacks.

Anne Wright, who served for 29 years in the US Army, also declared that she would oppose the construction, warning of protests and attempts to obstruct the works.

Democratic Congressman Jared Huffman has also spoken out against the project, saying the arch would obstruct views not only of Arlington Cemetery but also of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. He described the monument as a project intended to personally honor Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, several lawsuits have been filed against the construction, citing concerns about the environmental impact, traffic, safety, and the lack of possible approval from Congress.

The White House has criticized the court's decision to halt construction, calling it an intervention by an activist court. However, the Trump administration says it is confident it will win the legal battle and the project will be completed.

The triumphal arch is one of several projects Trump is aiming to transform Washington, D.C., with others including a grand ballroom at the White House, estimated to cost about $400 million, and the renovation of a 106-year-old golf course, a project that is also facing legal challenges.

 


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