Trump’s arch would be a ‘military complex’ hosting drones, snipers
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose. Trump has…
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has agreed to convert his proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, into a military drone facility. The move, cited for national security concerns, marks a significant shift from the original plan for the arch, which Trump claimed would be the greatest in the world.
The arch, intended to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, would stand 250-feet tall but faces criticism for its location and potential to obstruct views of other monuments. The Federal Aviation Administration deemed the arch safe for aircraft, though aviation experts have raised safety concerns due to its proximity to Reagan Washington National Airport.
Veterans have also sued to block the arch, arguing that it would damage the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. This transformation is part of Trump's broader efforts to redesign Washington's monumental landscape, which includes plans for a new White House ballroom and renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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- Live updates: Trump tweaks DC arch plans; tensions run high in Middle East thehill.com
- Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers toronto.citynews.ca
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