President Donald Trump's proposed construction projects in Washington, D.C., are currently under review by key federal agencies. The centerpiece is a 250-foot Triumphal Arch at the Potomac River, envisioned as a grand monument featuring gilded statues and inscriptions, aimed at celebrating America's 250 years. The project has garnered attention and litigation concerns over sightline disruptions, with a vote pending before the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

Alongside the arch, plans are underway to paint the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, to enhance its visual harmony with the White House. This initiative, also controversial and currently litigated, aims to modernize and symbolically unify government architecture. Additionally, there is a proposal to construct an underground visitor screening center near the White House, intended to improve security and reduce wait times, with a goal to open before President Trump’s term ends in 2028. These projects reflect Trump's signature style of bold, lasting monuments intertwined with ongoing legal and aesthetic debates.