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Trump says he agreed to convert triumphal arch into "top grade Military Complex"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump announced plans to convert a proposed 250-foot-tall triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge into a high-grade military complex equipped with snipers and drone storage for national security purposes.
- The arch, originally planned as a granite-clad monument with golden statues and an observation deck, will now house rapid-deployment drones, rooftop snipers, and large quantities of sniper ammunition.
- Trump emphasized that Washington, D.C., is currently the only major capital city without a triumphal arch, and this new facility will be the greatest of its kind worldwide.
- The project is part of a broader initiative to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence but has faced criticism over potential impacts on sightlines between key monuments and its proximity to Reagan National Airport.
