Kennedy vs. Trump: Conflict erupts in the US over arch construction
Фото: Reuters
Nine members of the Kennedy family have gone to court to block the construction of US President Donald Trump’s 76-meter triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
This is reported by CNN.
Relatives of former US President John F. Kennedy have filed a motion to join a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the proposed development would block views of family graves, including the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy.
According to the plaintiffs, the arch would also disrupt the historic viewing corridor between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, which symbolizes the unification of the United States after the Civil War.
The planned structure is about 250 feet tall, more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial. The Kennedy family fears that its scale and location will also disrupt the atmosphere of funeral ceremonies at the cemetery.
The applicants include the children and grandchildren of Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy, the former president’s brothers. Their lawyers emphasize that construction of this scale requires authorization from the US Congress.
Previously, the project was opposed by the authorities of Washington and the state of Virginia, veterans, and defenders of historical heritage.
On November 5, federal judge Tanya Chutkan temporarily blocked the Trump administration from starting construction for 14 days. In addition, the US National Park Service acknowledged that the construction would negatively impact 42 historic sites.
Recall, Trump previously announced plans to turn the Arc de Triomphe in Washington into a military complex with the ability to house drones, snipers, and ammunition.
Military commentator Denis Popovych also analyzed Trump’s plans to build a triumphal arch in Washington , comparing this idea to the practices of creating a personality cult.
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