Trump says monumental arch in Washington, DC will also be military complex

North America Politics Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:38 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.
A planned “triumphal arch” near some of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, will also be a military complex used to store drones and other military equipment, according to United States President Donald Trump.
The changes were made at the request of the military and for “National Security purposes,” Trump posted on his social media platform on Sunday.

Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.
A planned “triumphal arch” near some of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, will also be a military complex used to store drones and other military equipment, according to United States President Donald Trump.
The changes were made at the request of the military and for “National Security purposes,” Trump posted on his social media platform on Sunday.

Sources: Al Jazeera