A senator is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject White House pressure to approve President Donald Trump’s proposed 259-foot tall Independence Arch, citing potential risks to commercial flights.

The FAA said last week the arch would need red safety lights but does not pose any safety impacts in its preliminary review. The proposed arch would be 3,000 feet from Reagan National and within the airport’s main approach and departure corridor.

Senator Tammy Duckworth wrote to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, saying the FAA must commit to upholding the highest safety standards and be firm in rejecting any improper or irresponsible pressure from President Trump to prioritize the construction of his arch over the safety of the American people.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.