The Trump Arch: A Monument to Shady Deal Making The latest development in Donald Trump's plans for a 250 foot "victory arch" monument has raised eyebrows across Washington.
The administration considered using an existing contract with the firm AECOM Services, which has millions of dollars' worth of deals for work on the White House grounds, to cover environmental assessment and other expenses related to the arch project.
Trump's plan would allow him to avoid transparency and competitive pricing a curious choice for a president who has made transparency a cornerstone of his administration.