Trump says proposed triumphal arch will also serve as military equipment hub
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President Donald Trump announced that his planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington will include facilities for storing and deploying drones and sniper equipment, citing a request from the U.S. military.
President Donald Trump said the design for a 250-foot triumphal arch to be built across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., will also function as a military complex. He posted on his Truth Social platform that the updated plans are being made at the "strong request" of the U.S. military and for "national security purposes."
According to Trump, the structure 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." He added that no similar facility exists anywhere in the world.
The arch, which would feature a golden Lady Liberty statue topped with winged figures and flanked by gold eagles, is slated to begin construction this month. The design includes the phrases "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" inscribed on its sides.
Trump did not provide details on the timeline, cost, or whether additional approvals are required. The project follows other high-profile construction initiatives he has promoted during his second term, such as renovations to the Oval Office and the White House grounds.