President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will commission a monumental triumphal arch to be erected in New York City, describing it as a symbol of his political victories. The proposed structure is modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
“We’re going to have a beautiful arch,” Trump said during a briefing at the White House. “It will be placed right in the center of Manhattan, a true testament to the American spirit and our incredible success.”
The announcement drew immediate attention, with critics questioning the cost and appropriateness of a private commemorative monument on public land. Proponents, however, have praised the idea as a bold architectural statement.
In other news, the annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska has crowned its winner. The 2026 champion, a massive brown bear named 435 Fenway, defeated 747 Codey in the final round of the popularity contest hosted by Katmai National Park. The event, which draws millions of online viewers, celebrates the bears’ pre-hibernation feeding habits.
Meanwhile, King Charles III continued his royal duties at the G7 summit in Italy, meeting with world leaders to discuss global economic challenges. The King, who recently underwent cancer treatment, appeared in good spirits during the international gathering.
Manhattan doesn’t need another tourist trap. Hope they listen to the critics before spending taxpayer money.
Finally, real news! 435 Fenway took the crown. Who cares about politics when bears are this adorable?
A private monument on public land? Sounds expensive and inappropriate, but at least the bear is cute.