On Friday, April 10, Donald Trump posted a photo of his proposed triumphal arch on his Truth Social network. The structure, which would be located in Washington, is said to be 76 meters tall, making it the tallest in the world.
This is one of his obsessions: leaving a mark as the President of the United States. To achieve this, Donald Trump has adopted several strategies. On one hand, he positions himself as a “peacemaker” worldwide, as evidenced by the creation of his Peace Council, as well as his interventionist policies in Venezuela in early January and Iran in late February. While an American delegation, including his vice president JD Vance, is expected in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, April 11 for peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, Donald Trump is focused on other projects.
“The biggest and most beautiful in the world”
On Friday, April 10, on his Truth Social network, the American head of state unveiled the plans for his triumphal arch project. “I am pleased to announce that today, my administration has officially submitted to the highly respected Commission of Fine Arts the presentation file and plans for what will be the BIGGEST and most BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch in the world.” He added, “This will be a wonderful asset for the Washington D.C. area, which all Americans will be able to enjoy for many decades to come,” he wrote. The photo shows a white Triumphal Arch adorned with numerous gildings.
Celebrating the 250 years of US independence
At its peak, two eagles surround a Statue of Liberty, symbols of the United States and equivalent to the French Marianne. Just below, an inscription reads: “One nation under God.” According to several sources, including TF1, this arch would rise to 76 meters in height, making it indeed the tallest in the world. For comparison, the French Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 in Paris, measures 50 meters. The estimated cost of constructing this monument, initially intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation on July 4, 2026, has not been revealed.
Context: Donald Trump’s announcement about the proposed triumphal arch project has sparked discussions and reactions regarding his legacy as the former president of the United States.
Fact Check: The details provided in the article are based on the information shared by Donald Trump and various media sources.
