Trump says he agreed to convert triumphal arch into "top grade Military Complex"
Trump says the 250-foot arch will house drones, snipers and ammunition after a military request, expanding the project’s role beyond a monument.
- President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the planned 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery will become a "top grade military complex" capable of hosting drones, snipers, and storing ammunition.
- Trump claimed the conversion came at the "strong request" of the military for national security, but he provided no evidence or identification of the officials or service branches involved.
- Public planning documents previously described a 250-foot granite structure at Memorial Circle intended as a visitor attraction, with no mention of drones, snipers, or ammunition storage.
- Security, public access, and weapon storage near one of the United States' most sensitive ceremonial sites now face new scrutiny and require revised approvals.
- This development aligns with a broader pattern where the president frames infrastructure initiatives, including White House and Kennedy Center renovations, as essential for national defense purposes.
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It is planned to deploy drones and sniper munitions in a building about 76 metres high.
“No Facility Like This Anywhere”: Trump Says Washington Arch Will Double as Military Complex
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US President Trump announced plans to build a monumental triumphal arch in Washington that will double as a military complex for drones and snipers. Located near Arlington National Cemetery, the controversial project is part of his broader capital renovation efforts. World News | “No Facility Like This Anywhere”: Trump Says Washington Arch Will Double as Military Complex.
“No facility like this anywhere”: Trump says Washington Arch will double as military complex - The Tribune
US President Trump announced plans to build a monumental triumphal arch in Washington that will double as a military complex for drones and snipers. Located near Arlington National Cemetery, the controversial project is part of his broader capital renovation efforts.
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