A group of Republican senators are urging President Donald Trump to push for a redesign of the planned memorial honoring U.S. service members who served in the global war on terrorism.

Artist renderings of the memorial, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma in partnership with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, were unveiled June 10. Many lawmakers and veterans of the conflicts following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have said the memorial's modern, abstract design falls short of properly honoring those who served and sacrificed in America's longest war.

Sens. Jim Banks of Indiana, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Tim Sheehy of Montana wrote a letter to Trump on Tuesday saying the memorial "falls far short of our obligation to ensure our Nation's finest, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, are respectfully and appropriately honored," Breitbart reported.

"The men and women who answered the call after the attacks of September 11, 2001, and served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other theaters of operation deserve a memorial that unmistakably recognizes their courage and sacrifice during our Nation's longest war," the senators wrote.

All three are veterans and were deployed to combat theaters during the global war on terrorism.

"After reviewing the initial renderings, we question whether this proposed design would adequately represent why we fought and the gravity of the sacrifices made," the senators wrote. "Other American war memorials embody timeless designs and clear symbolism, with classical architecture that honors the military's service for decades into the future. This one falls short of that.

"The current proposal does not identify the military services, operations, or a clear narrative of the causes of these conflicts. Nor does it present a central monument, honor roll, or any other form of recognition for those who died."

The foundation is expected to break ground on the memorial, located on the National Mall, in 2027. According to the memorial's description in a news release, visitors will first encounter steel and stone relics recovered from the Sept. 11 attacks at each of the site's three entrances, "marking where the journey began."

In a primary section called "the embrace," a classically inspired amphitheater rises over the path below and features an arch made of reclaimed steel from the era's combat operations.

The arch, adorned with native vegetation, is designed to filter light. It will be oriented toward Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, where roughly 1,000 service members killed in the global war on terrorism are buried.

A Path of Honor, primarily in marble, connects the memorial to surrounding National Mall monuments and memorials. Embedded footprints "represent the weight of war and the varied experiences of those who served and their families," according to the release.

Shallow reflecting pools extend from the footprint paths, and as visitors step through the water and back onto stone, their own footprints appear temporarily beside those of the service members.

"We respectfully urge you to support a redesign of the memorial that incorporates the views of Gold Star families and veterans while more clearly commemorating the valor, service, and sacrifice of the Global War on Terror generation," the senators wrote.

Although Trump does not appear to have unilateral authority to order a redesign, the memorial remains subject to review by federal planning and design commissions before construction can begin.

Trump could potentially influence the process through administration appointees on those bodies or by publicly backing calls for changes to the design. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation has said the proposal still must clear multiple federal review stages before the foundation can break ground.

Newsmax reached out to the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation and the White House for comment.