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Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
NPR News Sunday 20 September 2026, 15:05 UTC By Kristin Wright 1 min read
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President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.(Image credit: Jen Golbeck)

President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.

(Image credit: Jen Golbeck)

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