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Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it

Sep 4, 2026 · Rachel Treisman

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Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
A replica of President Trump
A replica of President Trump

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.

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