# Trump Arch Approval Set for Thursday

> Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery gets approval Thursday with construction starting immediately.
- Title: Trump Arch Approval Set for Thursday · Straight Arrow
- Summary: Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery gets approval Thursday with construction starting immediately.
- Keywords: trump administration, arlington national cemetery, history, construction, veterans, donald trump, virginia, vietnam war, truth social, national park service, washington dc, lawsuits
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/trump-arch-slated-for-approval-thursday-with-construction-to-begin-immediately
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump administration, arlington national cemetery, history, construction, veterans, donald trump, virginia, vietnam war, truth social, national park service, washington dc, lawsuits
## Approval Timeline
The National Capital Planning Commission will review final plans for Trump's arch Thursday, expected to approve it immediately.
## Construction Start
Construction could begin as soon as Thursday evening between Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.
## Planning Commission
Planning Commission Chair Mark Paoletta, a Trump administration official, has already said he would approve the project.
## Commission Members
Trump hand-picked the commission members, filling six of the panel’s 12 seats with Republican allies.
## Public Opposition
Over 10,000 people have spoken out against the arch since April 2025, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
## Opposition Arguments
Critics say the arch would obstruct views of Arlington National Cemetery and insult service members buried there.
## Airspace Concerns
The 250-foot structure could complicate airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
## Federal Aviation Response
The Federal Aviation Administration has said the arch does not pose a flight hazard.
## National Park Service
The National Park Service says the arch would have 'adverse effects' on the historic landscape and views.
## Virginia Opposition
Virginia officials say the arch would 'mar' the landscape around Arlington National Cemetery and push for alternatives.
## Legal Challenges
The arch is the subject of several active lawsuits, including one filed on October 31.
## Key takeaway

The National Capital Planning Commission will approve President Trump's arch by Thursday, beginning construction between Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.