Ladies and gentlemen, the Arc de Trump
Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a monumental Arc de Triomphe for Washington D.C., showcasing his authoritarian vanity and self-glorification, while clashing with the democratic ideals America will celebrate on its 250th anniversary in 2026. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
President Donald Trump has unveiled ambitious plans for a self-glorifying “Arc de Trump” to be built facing the Lincoln Memorial, to mark the United States’s 250th anniversary next year. The monument is intended to symbolise his desire to reshape Washington D.C. in his own image.
The proposal reflects authoritarian vanity, idol worship, and delusional self-promotion in politics. Trump’s megalomania continues to nurture a cult-like devotion, underscoring the contrast between the vanity of his power and the democratic ideals upon which the United States was founded.
GOING FURTHER
What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump' | BBC NEWS
Waving his flag all over the place: Trump adds ‘Arc de Trump’ to presidential renovations | THE GUARDIAN
Trump Admits He’s Building ‘Arc de Trump’ for ‘Me’ | NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Trump’s Oval Office Is a Gilded Rococo Nightmare. Help. | THE NEW YORK TIMES
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