Trump wants this monument to define his legacy. Will he succeed? | DW News

Donald Trump wants to leave a lasting mark on Washington by building a massive arch right next to some of the US capital's landmarks. Supporters say it's long overdue. Critics think it's too big, potentially illegal, and a memorial not of the nation, but of Donald Trump himself. As lawsuits seek to block the project, a legal battle is unfolding over whether this monument will ever be built. #dwnews #trump #usmidterms2026 Chapters: 00:00 Trump's controversial arch plan for Washington 01:07 Where the monument would be built and why it matters 02:15 Naomi Leigh on the backlash against the arch 05:37 Is the project really about Trump's legacy? 10:55 Professor Barry Bergdoll on the history of triumphal arches 13:37 Monuments, power and Trump's political ambitions 16:10 How the arch could reshape Washington's skyline 18:07 A national monument or a monument to Trump? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   ►Reddit:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...