Trump Triumphal Arch Project Faces Setback Over Unauthorized Markings on Federal Land

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News (1 / 1) 06.11.2026 07:19 / Silia

Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery has run into fresh trouble. Department of Justice lawyers disclosed that construction workers painted lines on Memorial Circle without proper clearance from the National Park Service.

DOJ filing reveals unauthorized markings

In a court document filed on Nov. 5, 2026, attorneys told U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan that social media photos led District of Columbia counsel to notice the fresh markings. Personnel from Grunley Construction applied the paint on Oct. 31, and investigators determined the team lacked authorization from the National Park Service.

Construction preparations under scrutiny

The contractor had sought a special-use permit to begin mobilization at the site, yet that request remained unapproved at the time the lines appeared. Government lawyers added that Grunley later returned to capture photographs of current site conditions.