Trump pitches DC triumphal arch as a high-security military complex for weapons
Trump said on Truth Social that his proposed 250-foot DC triumphal arch would be converted into a 'top grade military complex' with drone and ammunition storage and rooftop sniper facilities, claiming it would meet a 'strong request' from the US military. The project, tied to the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, would sit near Memorial Bridge and could obstruct sightlines to the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, drawing concerns from lawmakers and the National Park Service about adverse effects on historic properties. Critics view it as a vanity project amid past Trump DC ventures that have faced legal or logistical hurdles. Groundbreaking is expected this month, with the arch clad in granite and featuring three golden statues, touted by Trump as unparalleled anywhere in the world.
- Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons The Guardian
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- F.A.A. Safety Request for the Top of Trump’s Arch: Eternal Fire The New York Times
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