Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
US President Donald Trump has announced that a planned 76-metre arch near Washington will double as a military complex. According to Channel News Asia, the complex will house drones and snipers.
The arch is part of Trump's broader effort to remake the nation's capital. Other projects include the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the redevelopment of a golf course in East Potomac Park.
Trump stated that the military had made a "strong request" for the arch to be turned into a military complex, CNBC reports that this is another example of Trump insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city also serve a defensive purpose.
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- Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers toronto.citynews.ca
- Trump converts proposed Washington triumphal arch into military drone facility jpost.com
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