The Arc de Trump: A Monolith to Megalomania The recent approval of the design plan for President Donald Trump's 250 foot "Arc de Trump" has sparked a mix of emotions.
Proponents praise its grandeur and beauty, while critics see it as an affront to Washington's historical skyline and a symptom of a broader disregard for preservation laws.
The removal of the lions from the base is seen by some as a compromise, but this revision does little to address the project's fundamental issues.