White House confident Trump arch will overcome legal block

The arch is one of several building projects launched by Trump in a bid to put his personal stamp on the US capital, despite fierce local opposition and multipl

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to reporters during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on October 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by ANDREW HARNIK/ GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

"We are confident we will be fully vindicated as this litigation proceeds and look forward to seeing the completion of this magnificent Arch," the White House said.

District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the Trump administration cannot start construction for two weeks while the court considers challenges to its legality.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) -- which is stacked with Trump supporters -- on Thursday voted 8-4 to approve the project after hearing hours of testimony from dozens of furious opponents.

Source: Citizen Digital