Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to build a grand Arc de Triomphe-style monument, unofficially dubbed the “Arc de Trump,” to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, with construction set to kick off within the next two months.

Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump shared the news in a phone call, as reported by Politico, signaling a bold vision for the nation’s capital.

Trump's Vision for a Monumental Tribute

“It hasn’t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months,” Trump reportedly told the outlet.

“It’ll be great. Everyone loves it,” he added, also noting, “They love the ballroom too. But they love the Triumphal Arch.”

Well, there you have it—Trump’s confidence is as towering as the proposed structure, though one wonders if “everyone” includes the bureaucrats who might slow this down with red tape.

Details Sparse on Funding and Location

Details on this ambitious project remain frustratingly scarce, with no official word from the White House on timeline, cost, or who’s leading the charge.

Funding, however, will reportedly come from private sources, with surplus money from a new White House ballroom project footing the bill, per Fox News Digital.

The location is still up in the air, though whispers suggest it could rise near the iconic Lincoln Memorial—a fitting spot, if true, for a monument celebrating national pride.

Approval Process Remains a Question Mark

Here’s where things get murky: there’s no confirmation whether this monument has cleared the necessary approvals from D.C.’s labyrinth of regulatory bodies.

Past projects, like the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial—unveiled in 2011 on the National Mall and inspired by his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech—required extensive vetting before breaking ground.

If Trump’s “Arc” hasn’t jumped through those hoops, expect the progressive gatekeepers to throw up every obstacle they can muster.

Contrast with Women’s Suffrage Monument Progress

Meanwhile, another monument in the capital has made significant strides, offering a stark contrast to the “Arc de Trump” mystery.

The Women’s Suffrage National Monument, authorized by Trump in 2020 via Public Law 116-217 and advanced under Biden’s final days in office, recently secured unanimous approval for a 2.5-acre site in Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, as announced by the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation on Dec. 4.

“The enthusiasm behind this project has been inspiring,” wrote WSNMF President and CEO Anna Laymon in a statement, crediting a bipartisan coalition including Trump, Biden, and several first ladies for their support—a rare moment of unity in a divided era, though one suspects the woke crowd will still find something to nitpick.