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DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term
DoJ statement on Trump's 250ft arch timeline highlights regulatory review of proposed monument.
Context
What happened: The US justice department said Donald Trump's proposed 250ft triumphal arch in Washington would not be completed until after the end of his second term, and the project continues to face legal challenges.
Key numbers: Arch height 250ft (76 meters). Initial construction six to eight months, possibly starting Thursday. Above-ground work May 2027 at the earliest. Total construction 33 to 39 months.
Why it matters: The timeline places completion beyond Trump's second term, and the project still faces legal challenges before it can proceed.
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What changed
The US justice department said Donald Trump's proposed 250ft triumphal arch in Washington would not be completed until after the end of his second term, and the project continues to face legal challenges.
Why it matters
The timeline places completion beyond Trump's second term, and the project still faces legal challenges before it can proceed.