President Donald Trump shared a new rationale on Sunday for his idea to erect a 250-foot arch across from Arlington National Cemetery, stating that it would serve as a “top grade Military Complex.”
“At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to 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 in a post on Truth Social.
“There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World,” Trump added.
Trump’s proposal has faced significant backlash for various reasons including its location and potential interference with views of other monuments in Washington.
The president has defended plans for a White House ballroom by claiming it too would include military and national security features.
CNN has reached out to both the White House and Pentagon for further details about Trump’s proposal.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information.
Source link
