National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines
A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines(opens original report in a new tab)CNBCTier B
National Park Service backs Trump’s 250-foot arch despite ‘adverse effects’ on historic sites(opens original report in a new tab)The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual relationships among nearby landmarks. — CNBC
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline(opens original report in a new tab)A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to a host of Washington’s iconic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and… — ABC News
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