Washington, DC [US], February 2 (ANI):
United States President Donald Trump has expressed his desire for Washington, DC, to have the world’s largest triumphal arch, saying he wants it to be the “biggest one of all,” while describing America as the biggest and most powerful nation.
Elaborating on his vision, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that for 200 years there had been interest in building an arch, as he spoke about reshaping the nation’s capital. Placing his proposal in a global context, he noted that nearly 57 cities around the world already feature triumphal arches, adding that Washington, which he referred to as the “only major city,” still lacks one.
The remarks build on an announcement made in January, when Trump revealed that work on a Triumphal Arch in Washington is expected to begin shortly. According to The Hill, Trump provided further details during an interview with Politico, saying the project had not yet started but would begin within the next two months.
“It hasn’t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months. It’ll be great. Everyone loves it,” Trump said, adding, “They love the ballroom too. But they love the Triumphal Arch.”
The latest update follows plans first outlined in October, when Trump said the structure would be built near the Lincoln Memorial, marking what he described as an entrance to the nation’s capital. The arch has also been proposed along the Arlington Memorial Bridge, The Hill reported.
Speaking at a donor dinner at the time, Trump said the monument would be “really beautiful” and “fantastic,” while displaying models of the structure. He noted that three different sizes were under consideration and said he favored the largest design.
The proposed monument has drawn comparisons with France’s Arc de Triomphe, according to The Hill.
The arch is part of a broader set of renovation and construction efforts across Washington that have emerged as a key focus of Trump’s second administration. The White House is currently undergoing upgrades, including the addition of a new ballroom and changes to the Rose Garden and Palm Room, The Hill noted.
Alongside these projects, the President has also overseen changes at the Kennedy Center, where board members were replaced and later voted to rename the venue the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
As part of these renovation efforts, Trump had hinted in December 2025 at further updates to the performing arts venue, sharing images of marble armrests that could be installed. “Unlike anything ever done or seen before!” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
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