Work begins on ‘Arc de Trump’ despite legal issues

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to construct a large Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., despite ongoing legal issues. The 250-foot arch exhibits a classical style similar to that of Trump’s controversial White House ballroom plans.

Last week, the administration announced plans to break ground on the project, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum saying that excavation would begin over the “next two-week period.” The announcement came despite the project having not been granted final approval. 

The following day, a federal judge ruled that the administration must give 48 hours’ notice before any construction at the site, except for work to identify underground cultural artifacts. The government argued in its filings that the work being undertaken was limited to four “test pits” to investigate if any such artifacts were present and was “not construction, or demolition in prep...