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Trump wants to build monumental arch in Washington

By , based on France 24

Donald Trump wants to build a 79-metre monumental arch in Washington, presented as a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The project is part of his plan to transform several sites in the capital and has drawn criticism, according to France 24 Afrique.

US President Donald Trump wants to build a 79-metre monumental arch in Washington, which he presents as a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States, France 24 reports. The project is part of his desire to transform the capital and leave his mark there since his return to the White House.

Donald Trump has already become involved in several projects linked to Washington, including the renovation of the Kennedy Center, the construction of a ballroom at the White House and the redevelopment of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to France 24.

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