Donald Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
- Posted on February 4, 2026
- By Business News Today
- 4 Views
Donald Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
President Donald Trump wants to build a large arch in Washington D.C. He claims a desire for such a monument has existed for two centuries. However, historical records and experts dispute his claims. The eagles he mentioned are part of a bridge built long after the Civil War. Washington's closest arch was temporary.
