Trump says his planned triumphal arch will double as a military complex to store ammunition
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that his planned triumphal arch near Washington DC will also serve as a military complex to store equipment, including drones and sniper ammunition. He said this update is being made at the request of the US military for national security, but did not give details on when or how it will be built.Key Facts
- The arch will be 250 feet tall and located near Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington DC.
- It will include space to house and quickly deploy drones and snipers from the roof and plaza areas.
- Large amounts of sniper ammunition will be stored in the complex.
- Trump claims no other facility like this exists anywhere in the world.
- The arch design includes a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue with two gold eagles and inscriptions saying "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All."
- Washington DC is said to be the only one among 59 major cities and capitals without a triumphal arch, according to Trump.
- Construction was expected to start this month, but details on approval and timing are unclear.
- Trump has other ongoing projects to remodel parts of Washington DC, including the Oval Office and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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