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By Betsy Klein

(CNN) — President Donald Trump is involved in planning for a major new monument in Washington, DC: a triumphal arch to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary , marking his latest effort to impose his style and tastes on the nation’s capital.

The Trump administration, said sources familiar with the matter who were granted anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations, is considering building a permanent arch as part of broader America250 celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July.

A senior White House official told CNN the arch was Trump’s idea.

“He came up with the design and has been part of the process every step of the way,” the official said.

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