President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge would be converted into a military complex capable of storing and rapidly deploying drones, snipers and ammunition. In a post on Truth Social the president said the change came at the “strong request” of the U.S. military and was required for national security, but he did not identify the officials or service branches involved or provide evidence of a formal military request. The announcement significantly expands the stated purpose of a project previously presented as a monumental gateway and visitor attraction near Arlington National Cemetery.
It also raises new questions about security, public access, approvals and the storage of weapons beside one of the country’s most sensitive ceremonial sites. Existing descriptions have included galleries and an open-air observation deck inside the planned structure. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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