Terrorism memorial proposal on the National Mall sparks outrage among Republicans

Published June 12, 2026 6:25pm ET



A mock-up for a new memorial on the National Mall drew criticism from Republicans and veterans after it was revealed by the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation on Thursday.

Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), who served in Afghanistan, called the proposal a disgrace. 

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