President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River. This project could spark a legal battle over bypassing the usual approval process for Washington's monumental core. Trump says the National Garden of American Heroes will be in West Potomac Park, near several memorials. The Republican president describes the area as a “totally BARREN field of Prime Waterfront Real Estate.” The garden aims to commemorate America's 250th anniversary with sculptures of 250 prominent Americans. Congress provided $40 million for the statues, but approval for major projects near the National Mall is typically required.