Trump to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers
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President Donald Trump said on Sunday (September 20, 2026) the triumphal arch he plans 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.
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What happened
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (September 20, 2026) the triumphal arch he plans 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.
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