Trump says he will convert his planned arch to a ‘top grade military complex’ that can host drones, snipers and ammunition
Trump said in a social media post that he had agreed, at the “strong request” of the military, to make the changes to his arch.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to convert a planned arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery into a "top grade military complex" capable of hosting drones, snipers, and ammunition. This announcement follows Trump's previous claims that his initiatives to enhance the White House and the city serve defensive purposes, such as turning his planned White House ballroom into a military complex.
The arch, which has received early approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, faces legal challenges, with a group of three veterans and an architectural historian suing to have it approved by Congress. The project, which was originally set to begin this month, is one of several endeavors by Trump to leave his mark on Washington, including the renovation of the Kennedy Center and refurbishing of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The groundbreaking for the arch has yet to take place, and the National Capital Area Planning Commission is expected to revisit the matter in the fall.
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