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Proposed Trump arch design wins key agency approval
Key takeaways
- Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved a modified design of President Trump s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch to be built at the entrance to Washington, D.C., marking an integral step in the project s process.
- Trump first heard about the design s approval at a press conference in the Oval Office, reacting positively to the decision made by a panel of commissioners all appointed by the president.
- That s good news; I finally get good news, Trump told reporters.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved a modified design of President Trump s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch to be built at the entrance to Washington, D.C., marking an integral step in the project s process.
Trump first heard about the design s approval at a press conference in the Oval Office, reacting positively to the decision made by a panel of commissioners all appointed by the president.
That s good news; I finally get good news, Trump told reporters.
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