Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for Washington DC

The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

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The 250ft (76m) monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial, and feature a golden Lady Liberty-like torch and crown.

It will be "the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World" Trump wrote on social media. "This will be a wonderful addition to the Washington DC area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!"

The arch is just one of Trump's controversial efforts to reshape Washington's landscape and faces legal hurdles similar to his new ballroom project.

The administration said it has officially filed the plans with the Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of Trump allies, which will review the proposal next week.