Trump says he agreed to convert triumphal arch into "top grade Military Complex"
Trump said the arch will house drones, snipers and ammunition after military requests, while veterans and historians challenge the plan in court.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced his planned 250-foot Triumphal Arch will serve as a "top grade Military Complex" to house drones, snipers, and ammunition storage near Arlington National Cemetery.
- Trump claimed the conversion follows the military's "strong request" for national security purposes; the Pentagon declined to comment and released no documentation supporting the president's assertion.
- Rep. Don Beyer argued the shift is a pretext to bypass legal challenges, while attorney Nicolas Sansone stated the move does nothing to cure the project's "fundamental illegality" without congressional authorization.
- The Federal Aviation Administration cleared the site last week for aviation safety, though U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the administration to provide 48 hours' notice before excavation begins.
- This justification mirrors the administration's earlier defense of a White House ballroom, which officials similarly labeled a "military complex" to secure completion despite ongoing legal disputes over both projects.
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Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch in Washington will also serve as a military base for drones and snipers in the future.
Trump’s new arch plan: snipers and drones
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch is going in a new direction: drone port and sniper platform. What’s happening? Trump has been pushing to build […]
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