Never let it be said that President Donald Trump doesn’t know how to send the American left into a full-blown meltdown. Tugging at their chains is practically a public service at this point—and Trump, once again, is delivering a master class.
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, President Trump is making it clear this won’t be a quiet, forgettable celebration. Instead, he’s aiming for something historic, symbolic, and guaranteed to dominate headlines: a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, Trump revealed that construction on an Arc de Triomphe–style monument will begin “sometime in the next two months,” according to Politico. And yes, he even floated a name.
Speaking by phone from Mar-a-Lago, Trump reportedly said, “It hasn’t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months. It’ll be great. Everyone loves it. They love the ballroom too. But they love the Triumphal Arch.”
At this point, why bother with nicknames? “Arc de Trump” has a nice ring to it—and just imagine the collective outrage if it stood proudly alongside the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial. The result would be Trump Derangement Syndrome reaching entirely new levels, possibly Stage V or even Stage VI, complete with public hysteria and endless cable-news panels.
And here’s the part that really stings for critics: the project won’t cost taxpayers a dime.
According to previous reporting from Fox News Digital, the monument will be privately funded, using leftover funds from the new White House ballroom project. So no “wasteful spending” talking points. No budget freak-outs. Just symbolism—and lots of it.
There’s also a familiar Trump strategy at play. Anyone who watched his first term knows this routine well. While critics obsess over the spectacle, the president keeps moving behind the scenes—cutting deals, rolling back regulations, and advancing policies that actually matter. It’s the political equivalent of pointing and shouting “SQUIRREL!” while real work gets done elsewhere.
So why not let Trump have his arch? If it becomes one of the most enduring symbols of America’s 250th anniversary—and one of the most effective irritants to the professional outrage class—so much the better.
If history is going to be made, it might as well be memorable. And if it drives the left into fits while celebrating American greatness, that’s just a bonus.
