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Martin68

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

Reply to riversedge (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 11:29 AM

17 hrs ago

opposing Trump to make it unlikely Congress will approve funding the the Arch. Trump's position is very weak in view of inflation, Epstein, and an embarrassing failure in the war against Iran and fear of voters' wrath during the midterms. Trump is becoming an emasculated lame duck.

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Lawmakers caution Burgum, NPS they have 'no power to build' Trump's arch [View all] BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago OP

As a taxpayer, I strongly oppose this project..in the strongest of terms. Deuxcents 19 hrs ago #1

And I Also (As a Taxpayer) Oppose This Project Completely and Entirely wyn borkins 18 hrs ago #2

trump says--But, I want it, Bayard 18 hrs ago #3

He owns property, he should build an arch for himself FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #8

He can build it over the 18th hole of one of his golf courses fargone 10 hrs ago #11

That's perfect - make them hit the ball over the reflecting pool FakeNoose 8 hrs ago #12

But the real danger is that Congress--Repugs WILL give Trump the money to build it...... riversedge 17 hrs ago #4

A few months ago that might have been likely, but there are now enough Republicans who are joining Democrats in Martin68 17 hrs ago #5

He will do just as he's being doing Katcat 17 hrs ago #7

The comment period closed yesterday but I have no doubt the response was nearly 100% negative. pat_k 17 hrs ago #6

The Arch would deface one of the most deliberate and historic sightlines in America. That's the whole point. flashman13 16 hrs ago #9

I'd say, "He ain't gonna get this one." Intractable 16 hrs ago #10