U.S. media spot Trump's desk with a model similar to the Arc de Triomphe

According to AFP on October 9, U.S. President Trump met with the visiting Finnish president and prime minister at the White House that day. AFP reporters found some architectural models on the president's desk, indicating that the White House may be considering building a large arch near the Lincoln Memorial.

The models and maps taken by the reporter show that the arch is planned to be built on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington D.C., near a roundabout close to Arlington Cemetery, facing the Lincoln Memorial across the river. The details of the model are clearly visible: a golden-winged angel holding a torch in the center of the arch, with white eagle-shaped decorations on both sides, and the overall style is similar to the Parisian Arc de Triomphe. The French Arc de Triomphe was ordered to be built by Napoleon in the early 19th century to commemorate French soldiers who died in war.

The report states that the White House has not yet responded to this plan. However, the "Donald Trump for President" account on the social media platform "Facebook," which has more than 6 million followers, posted a design drawing in September this year. The location of the arch in the drawing is consistent with this model, and the post stated that the plan is related to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

AFP said that since returning to the White House in January this year, Trump has advanced many renovation and construction projects. For example, he added gold decorations, paintings, and ornaments on the walls of the Oval Office; he plans to build a large banquet hall next to the White House and to transform part of the White House into a style similar to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, including placing picnic tables and umbrellas in the newly paved rose garden.

Trump also signed an executive order in late August to establish "classical architecture" inspired by ancient Rome and ancient Greece as the preferred style for federal public buildings. He has repeatedly publicly stated that he hopes to further glorify American power and military victories through architecture and memorial facilities.

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