Vietnam vets sue Trump over 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ at Arlington as his sweeping DC face-lift ramps up

[Guno צְבִי]

They argue that his plans to build a 250-foot "triumphal arch" near the Arlington National Cemetery's main entrance lacks congressional approval, violates federal law, and would be disrespectful of those buried there.


If erected, the triumphal arch — inspired by Arc de Triomphe in Paris — would be the largest in the world. And critics worry that the sheer size of it alone would dominate the landscape, leaving nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial — and our veterans — in its shadows.

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"What has happened here is that the president has decided that he can just unilaterally go ahead and erect this monument," Wendy Liu, who represents the veterans who feel personal ties to the cemetery, told 9News. "The thought of being buried in the shadow of what they have described as a vainglorious arch is profoundly disrespectful."

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They argue that his plans to build a 250-foot "triumphal arch" near the Arlington National Cemetery's main entrance lacks congressional approval, violates federal law, and would be disrespectful of those buried there.


If erected, the triumphal arch — inspired by Arc de Triomphe in Paris — would be the largest in the world. And critics worry that the sheer size of it alone would dominate the landscape, leaving nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial — and our veterans — in its shadows.

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"What has happened here is that the president has decided that he can just unilaterally go ahead and erect this monument," Wendy Liu, who represents the veterans who feel personal ties to the cemetery, told 9News. "The thought of being buried in the shadow of what they have described as a vainglorious arch is profoundly disrespectful."

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The Arc of Trump?

At one time monuments and such were commissioned to celebrate or memorialize the county or a special event, in the era of Trump, there for Trump

 

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They argue that his plans to build a 250-foot "triumphal arch" near the Arlington National Cemetery's main entrance lacks congressional approval, violates federal law, and would be disrespectful of those buried there.


If erected, the triumphal arch — inspired by Arc de Triomphe in Paris — would be the largest in the world. And critics worry that the sheer size of it alone would dominate the landscape, leaving nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial — and our veterans — in its shadows.

​

"What has happened here is that the president has decided that he can just unilaterally go ahead and erect this monument," Wendy Liu, who represents the veterans who feel personal ties to the cemetery, told 9News. "The thought of being buried in the shadow of what they have described as a vainglorious arch is profoundly disrespectful."

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US veterans, the US military, Latino's, farmers, small business owners, etc....ALL VOTED FOR THIS BASTARD....THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES FOR VOTES. SO I SAY FUCK EM ALL

 

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[T. A. Gardner]

They argue that his plans to build a 250-foot "triumphal arch" near the Arlington National Cemetery's main entrance lacks congressional approval, violates federal law, and would be disrespectful of those buried there.


If erected, the triumphal arch — inspired by Arc de Triomphe in Paris — would be the largest in the world. And critics worry that the sheer size of it alone would dominate the landscape, leaving nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial — and our veterans — in its shadows.

​

"What has happened here is that the president has decided that he can just unilaterally go ahead and erect this monument," Wendy Liu, who represents the veterans who feel personal ties to the cemetery, told 9News. "The thought of being buried in the shadow of what they have described as a vainglorious arch is profoundly disrespectful."

MSN

From your linked article:

Three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian are suing Donald Trump...

I doubt it was hard for whoever is bankrolling that to find three crazy Vietnam War veterans and an "architectural historian" to sue. Maybe one of the Vietnam Veterans is this guy?

 

[AProudLefty]

From your linked article:

Three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian are suing Donald Trump...

I doubt it was hard for whoever is bankrolling that to find three crazy Vietnam War veterans and an "architectural historian" to sue. Maybe one of the Vietnam Veterans is this guy?

You want that ugly thing that will stroke Trump's ego overshadowing the heroes?

 

[T. A. Gardner]

You want that ugly thing that will stroke Trump's ego overshadowing the heroes?

Not particularly. I think it's a dumb idea actually. But that doesn't address three Vietnam vets and an architect suing to stop it on what amounts to aesthetic grounds. Their case looks pretty bad, pun fully intended.

 

[AProudLefty]

Not particularly. I think it's a dumb idea actually. But that doesn't address three Vietnam vets and an architect suing to stop it on what amounts to aesthetic grounds. Their case looks pretty bad, pun fully intended.

I'm sure they will get more support if they don't already have it.

 

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