Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' will be used as a sniper and drone facility
Trump said the update was being made at the request of the U.S. military.
President Donald Trump announced on social media that the Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War era, will be converted into a military complex to house drones and snipers for national security purposes. The structure, 250 feet tall, would be located at the Receptive Circle near Arlington Memorial Bridge, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump claimed this would be the only such facility in the world. However, the Pentagon declined to comment on the matter. Military veterans and preservationists have filed lawsuits against the project, citing adverse environmental impacts and the need for congressional authorization.
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