Trump says monumental arch in Washington, DC will also be military complex
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 20, 2026Country: United States
Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the planned monumental arch in Washington, DC, will also serve as a military complex to store drones and other military equipment. This change was made at the military's request for national security purposes. The project, initially proposed to mark 250 years of U.S. independence, has faced criticism for its size and location, including a lawsuit filed by Vietnam War veterans. Trump stated that there would be no facility like this anywhere in the world.
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