The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) approved revised plans for the U.S. Triumphal Arch, which the haters dub the “Arc de Trump,” on Thursday, and it’s proving to be more than the talking heads on CNN can bear.
CNN anchor Brianna Keilar reported on the CFA’s vote, noting that the commission is composed of Trump appointees while showcasing before-and-after renderings to suggest the beautiful structure would be an eyesore to the Washington, D.C. landscape.
JUST IN: President Trump’s Triumphal Arch has just officially been APPROVED by the US government’s Commission on Fine Arts
.. and this CNN host is on the verge of TEARS over it
Absolutely TRIGGERED
The 250ft Arch is meant to celebrate America’s 250th birthday,… pic.twitter.com/F88BPrM1Kh
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 21, 2026
The Trump administration is championing the proposed 250-foot monument, which will dwarf the 164-foot Arc de Triomphe in Paris, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. It would reportedly sit between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, overlooking the Potomac River.
“We’re the only important and major city that doesn’t have” a triumphal arch, Trump told reporters after hearing that the new design was approved.
“It was meant to be built for many years. The circle going up to the bridge… people pass that circle, they say, ‘Why isn’t something built here?’” Trump said of the planned location.
LFG!
REPORTER: The Commission of Fine Arts approved your design
TRUMP: “Good news! I finally get good news from you!”
“It’s called a triumphal arch…we’re the only major,… pic.twitter.com/Q4CZa3zq04
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 21, 2026
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story — including one suggesting that Democrats will tear down the structure when they retake power — as seen on X:
DC has zero triumphal arches. Paris has the Arc de Triomphe. London has Wellington Arch and Marble Arch. Rome has the Arch of Titus and Constantine. The Commission of Fine Arts approved it. That clears the federal design review.
— Isaac Knows (@RealIsaacKnows) May 21, 2026
No more bland, uninspired architecture for our capital President Trump is bringing back national pride, gold lettering, and true American grandeur. Promises made, promises kept.
— MAGA RESET INITIATED (@ResetInitiated) May 21, 2026
LET THE MELTDOWNS CONTINUE LMFAOOOO
— Shawn (@ArcanesDreamer) May 21, 2026
Dems don’t want a beautiful America
— Alpha-Bravo (@alpha_brav0) May 21, 2026
Oh they will have a heart attack over this one!
— USA (@bibi_27270) May 21, 2026
They’ll tear it down if democreeps ever get the power to do so.
— Bowjohn (@noe_john28106) May 21, 2026
Her reaction suggests that it’s a monstrosity, but it looks great.
— Mr Reagan
(@MrReaganUSA) May 21, 2026
