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Hegseth, Mullin call Trump’s arch a ‘generational defense opportunity’

Hegseth, Mullin call Trump’s arch a ‘generational defense opportunity’

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin argued in court declarations that President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would create a “generational defense opportunity.” Critics say the administration’s national security rationale is a pretext for advancing a divisive construction project.

Key Facts

  • Trump has proposed building a triumphal arch.
  • Hegseth and Mullin made their arguments in court declarations.
  • They described the project as a “generational defense opportunity.”
  • Critics dispute the national security rationale for the arch.
  • The declarations were submitted in filings to a federal court.
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