The US government has announced the imminent start of preparatory work for the monumental arch envisioned by Donald Trump in the nation's capital. Inspired by the Parisian Arc de Triomphe, the structure is planned to be over 76 meters tall and located near the Potomac River.
The first excavation work needed for the construction of the triumphal arch desired by Donald Trump is to begin in the next two weeks in Washington, according to an announcement by the US Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum.
"We are delighted to announce that (...) we are preparing to begin, over the next two weeks, the excavation work necessary for the grand triumphal arch," wrote Home Secretary Doug Burgum on the social network X.
The government official presents the future monument as "one of the great works of American architecture, (...) worthy of the most powerful capital in the world."
A monument over 76 meters high
The arch is expected to reach a height of over 76 meters, significantly exceeding the Arc de Triomphe in Paris from which it draws its inspiration, which reaches about fifty meters.
The monument is to be built on a bank of the Potomac River, near Arlington National Cemetery. Its location will be at the other end of the bridge leading to the Lincoln Memorial, one of Washington's iconic landmarks.
A series of projects to transform Washington
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has launched numerous construction and redevelopment projects intended to leave a lasting mark on the landscape of the American capital. Several of these projects, however, have been challenged in court.
The American president notably had a vast ballroom built at the White House. This particularly costly project entailed the complete demolition of one wing of the presidential residence.
The renovation of a large pool adjacent to the monument dedicated to Abraham Lincoln is another ongoing project. This operation has encountered several difficulties and setbacks.
Donald Trump's name at the heart of the dispute
Donald Trump had also added his name to that of John F. Kennedy on the facade of a prestigious Washington performance venue. This inscription had to be removed following a court order.
However, his name remains affixed to the American Institute for Peace since the end of 2025.
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