Trump's monumental arch in Washington officially named "Arc de Triomphe des Etats-Unis

Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the American executive, announced the name during a press briefing, stating that the structure would be built to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, celebrated on July 4. Donald Trump and his administration will submit plans for the arch, which will stand 250 feet over 76 meters tall, in homage to the 250 years of the country's independence. Featuring a colossal statue allegorizing liberty at its summit, the arch is expected to be significantly taller than the 50-meter Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

It is projected to become the tallest structure of its kind globally, surpassing Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution and Pyongyang's Arc de Triomphe. Plans for the Washington arch were first revealed in October when AFP journalists spotted a model on Donald Trump's desk in the Oval Office. The arch is part of a series of architectural projects undertaken by Donald Trump in the capital during his second term, including the construction of a large ballroom at the White House in place of the East Wing.

The golden-accented structure will overshadow the nearby Lincoln Memorial, which stands just over 30 meters tall. While the total cost has not been disclosed by the White House, the project will be partially funded by American taxpayers. Karoline Leavi