Trump plans triumphal arch as military complex with drones

President Trump announced between 2026-09-20 and 2026-09-22 that a massive triumphal arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery would be converted into a "top grade military complex" equipped with drones and sniper positions. Veterans groups, historic preservationists, and Democrats criticized the plan as both impractical and disrespectful.

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Trump reveals bonkers transformation to arch project: ‘Drones, plus snipers on the roof’

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"Look at the arch I drew!!! It has guns and jet-fighters and army ships and sharks with lasers and unicorns and dinosaurs and everything." "Thank you, donnie. I'll tape it to the fridge with the others." www.rawstory.com/trump-arch-2... President Donald Trump’s triumphal arch D.C. project, originally designed to “honor the significance of Arlington Cemetery,” will now serve as a major military ins

Fury as Trump's bizarre 'drones plus snipers' claim spurs uproar: 'MUST BE STOPPED'

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Fury as Trump's bizarre 'drones plus snipers' claim spurs uproar: 'MUST BE STOPPED' www.rawstory.com/trump-arch-2... President Donald Trump's sudden announcement that he wants to top his controversial Washington, D.C. arch with snipers and pack it with drones caused an uproar Sunday morning.Trump stunned when he wro...

Trump adds drones, snipers and ammunition to plans for Washington triumphal arch

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US President Trump announced plans to transform a proposed triumphal arch into a military complex. This new facility will house and deploy drones and snipers for national security. The structure is planned near Arlington Memorial Bridge, adjacent to the cemetery. Veterans have filed lawsuits challenging the arch's construction and sightline disruption. The Federal Aviation Administration has clear

Trump says triumphal arch to be used for snipers, drones

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thehill.com/homenews/adm... President Trump on Sunday said that the plans for the massive triumphal arch bridging Washington, D.C., and Virginia will incorporate a “top grade military complex.” Trump said in a Tru…

File under "He's lost it." The “Military Complex/Triumphal Arch” near Arlington National Cemetery will “house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both t

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File under "He's lost it." The “Military Complex/Triumphal Arch” near Arlington National Cemetery will “house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage,” Trump wrote. “There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World.” https://www. washin

Trump’s arch would be a ‘military complex’ hosting drones, snipers

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President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose. Trump has

Trump says proposed triumphal arch near White House would house drones, snipers | CBC News

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Trump said the arch he wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition. www.cbc.ca/news/world/t... U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing

Trump says proposed triumphal arch will be military complex for drones, snipers

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President Trump plans to convert a proposed 250ft triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., into a military complex to house drones and sniper facilities. President Trump plans to convert a proposed 250ft triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., into a military complex to house drones and sniper facilities.

Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers — The Washington Post

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Shut it Down! No one but Trump wants this. It’s a waste of money for something which will be torn down once he is gone. No more vanity projects. #Voices4Victory#ProudBlue#OneV1 apple.news/A8BTAemSYSEm... The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.

archive.ph/zM3gl Trump Says His Contested Arch Would House Drones and Snipers The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessa

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archive.ph/zM3gl Trump Says His Contested Arch Would House Drones and Snipers The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security. Doesn't matter because it's gonna get torn down!

Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers

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What felons with dictator aspirations who are narrowly elected president do 101. Gift Article Link 🎁📰🔗: wapo.st/4hojaMW The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.

Trump Says His Contested Arch Would House Drones and Snipers See artist's rendering. https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/poli tics/trump-dc-arch-snipers-drones-military-complex.html?unlocked_articl

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Trump Says His Contested Arch Would House Drones and Snipers See artist's rendering. https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/poli tics/trump-dc-arch-snipers-drones-military-complex.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ClE.3HSF.7Lb3Pe5T41R5&smid=url-share

Trump said that the military requested that the arch have sniper posts and store drones and ammunition, but apparently didn't name exactly who in the military said that. I think that deserves a "Sure,

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Trump said that the military requested that the arch have sniper posts and store drones and ammunition, but apparently didn't name exactly who in the military said that. I think that deserves a "Sure, Jane 😉" (And Pete Hegseth doesn't count!) It seems that # trump is making stuff up to tie the "Triumphal Arch" to national security/defense since it is meeting opposition and a big lawsuit # MyThoug

Trump wants to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers - AOL

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WHY DOES TRUMP WANT HIS ARCH, LIKE HIS BALLROOM, TO BE A MILITARY ASSET? He and his intend not to leave the White House. Like the Tech Freaks' (aka "Bros") IT'S TO FIGHT OFF THE CITIZENRY THEY AIM TO DESTROY. www.aol.com/articles/tru... @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @nytimes.com @maddow.bsky.social By Nathan Layne and Anusha Shah Sept 20 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triu

Trump says his planned arch would be able to host drones and snipers | AP News https:// apnews.com/article/trump-arch- drones-snippers-national-security-ef9212f98c337a6a142b338c1861da97 Does adding a

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Trump says his planned arch would be able to host drones and snipers | AP News https:// apnews.com/article/trump-arch- drones-snippers-national-security-ef9212f98c337a6a142b338c1861da97 Does adding a sniper drone to this make it any more acceptable?

Trump Now Claims His Proposed Washington Arch Would Be A “Top Grade Military Complex” Equipped With Drones And Snipers

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A new military death arch will surely bring down the price of gas and groceries!!!!! Read about Trump's new sniper, drone, and weapon arsenal here: thegodlessliberal.blogspot.com/2026/09/trum... Donald Trump said on Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would becom...

TRUMP WANTS HIS ARCH...AND HE WANTS SNIPERS IN IT.

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Would calling a monument a “military complex” change how you feel about putting it next to Arlington National Cemetery? #OffScript #Trump #WashingtonDC #Arlington #Government #IndependentJournalism open.substack.com/pub/theunred... Trump’s proposed arch was already controversial. Now he wants to turn it into a military complex.

Trump’s new arch plan: snipers and drones

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Ok now imagine that Charles Exum is appointed by DHS to be an Arch sniper twp.ai/4huyoQ If you give the president his national security ballroom, he’s going to ask for his national security arch.

Trump floods the zone with press ban, triumphal arch, Kennedy Center

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President Trump in the last four days has discussed putting snipers and drones in the triumphal arch he plans as a gateway to the Capitol. He’s also banned three media organizations from the White House over their coverage and has been photographed looking at printouts on Air Force One that appeared to suggest the demolishing...

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www.threads.com/@andersoncoo... President Trump is rebranding his arch project as a "top grade military complex" for drones, snipers and to store sniper ammunition. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says, "Tactically none of ...