Vietnam War Veterans Sue Trump Administration Over His D.C. Arch Plan
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by Siladitya Ray, Forbes StaffFebruary 20, 2026
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Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the planned construction of a national monument in Washington D.C., known as the "D.C. Arch." The plaintiffs argue that the project is unlawful because it lacks Congressional approval, which they claim is required by federal law. This legal battle highlights a significant conflict between historical commemoration and governmental authority.
The veterans, who served in Vietnam, are represented in the lawsuit, which asserts that the D.C. Arch project violates the National Capital Planning Act of 1958. This act mandates that any
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Originally published on Forbes Business on 2/20/2026