A significant debate has emerged over Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington, with concerns raised by veterans and federal officials regarding its impact on historic sightlines and nearby monuments. The FAA has approved the arch, stating it will not interfere with D.C. airport flight paths, but has mandated the inclusion of an ‘eternal flame’ to alert pilots. Despite acknowledging that the arch could harm historic sites, officials argue that construction should move forward. Meanwhile, D.C. officials are advocating for alternative designs, such as rebuilding columns from 1925. Protests have erupted at the proposed site, as critics voice their concerns about the arch being a vanity project that threatens the nation’s historical landscape.