Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15pm on 02 Feb 2026,Monday India Global
Donald Trump expressed his desire to build an India Gate-inspired triumphal arch in Washington DC, sharing India Gate's image on Truth Social with the caption: "India's beautiful triumphal arch; ours will be the greatest of all." Trump plans a 250-foot-tall "Independence Arch" by the Potomac River to commemorate America's 250th independence anniversary this year. The proposed structure would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial (100 feet) and White House (70 feet). Trump rejected smaller 165-foot and 123-foot designs, wanting an "everlasting impression." However, his ambitious two-month construction timeline appears unlikely, as final designs haven't been submitted for federal review, and the Memorial Circle site requires National Park Service approval. (PC: India Today)
