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riversedge

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4. But the real danger is that Congress--Repugs WILL give Trump the money to build it......

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 11:09 AM

16 hrs ago

I fear they will--or Trump will just take it!!

.........Five representatives and one lone senator said that efforts to erect a 250-foot triumphal arch violate the Height of Buildings Act under its current dimensions and the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional approval to erect structures on federal land. “A departure of this magnitude from the capital’s settled vertical order is precisely the kind of decision the law reserves to Congress,” lawmakers wrote. “Beyond its illegality, the Arch would deface one of the most deliberate and historic sightlines in America,” they added.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5925597-lawmakers-oppose-triumphal-arch/

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Lawmakers caution Burgum, NPS they have 'no power to build' Trump's arch [View all] BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago OP

As a taxpayer, I strongly oppose this project..in the strongest of terms. Deuxcents 17 hrs ago #1

And I Also (As a Taxpayer) Oppose This Project Completely and Entirely wyn borkins 16 hrs ago #2

trump says--But, I want it, Bayard 16 hrs ago #3

He owns property, he should build an arch for himself FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #8

He can build it over the 18th hole of one of his golf courses fargone 8 hrs ago #11

That's perfect - make them hit the ball over the reflecting pool FakeNoose 6 hrs ago #12

But the real danger is that Congress--Repugs WILL give Trump the money to build it...... riversedge 16 hrs ago #4

A few months ago that might have been likely, but there are now enough Republicans who are joining Democrats in Martin68 15 hrs ago #5

He will do just as he's being doing Katcat 15 hrs ago #7

The comment period closed yesterday but I have no doubt the response was nearly 100% negative. pat_k 15 hrs ago #6

The Arch would deface one of the most deliberate and historic sightlines in America. That's the whole point. flashman13 14 hrs ago #9

I'd say, "He ain't gonna get this one." Intractable 14 hrs ago #10