Protesters Oppose Trump's Proposed D.C. Arch, Look to Lawsuit and Midterms

Democratic lawmakers, veterans and citizens protested Trump's proposed arch at Memorial Circle, looking to a lawsuit and next month's midterms.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Protesters Oppose Trump's Proposed D.C. Arch, Look to Lawsuit and Midterms

Democratic lawmakers joined veterans and concerned citizens at Memorial Circle to oppose an arch Trump has proposed building at the site in Washington, D.C.

Those gathered are looking primarily to a lawsuit and next month's midterm elections as their best hopes for stopping the proposal.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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