National Park Service assessing ‘adverse’ impact of Trump arch on historic sites

National Park Service staff are evaluating the adverse impact of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch on Washington, D.C. According to a government document reported by the New York Times, the project threatens more than three dozen nearby historic sites. The assessment identifies 37 specific locations that would be affected, with the Arlington National Cemetery listed as a primary site of concern. The Park Service concludes that the arch would ruin the surrounding historic environment.