Trump’s arch — or any federal building — can flout D.C. height law, administration argues
- Posted on June 19, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Trump’s arch — or any federal building — can flout D.C. height law, administration argues
The new interpretation would allow Trump to build his 250-foot arch — or any other federal structure — without deferring to a federal law that has restricted most D.C. construction to 130 feet tall.