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Trump Unveils Plans for Massive Military-Grade Triumphal Arch

The proposed monument will serve as a strategic national security hub, equipped with drone capabilities and sniper positions.

Foreign PolicyPublished September 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Trump holding up a tiny model of a triumphal arch in the White House

President Trump has revealed that his ambitious project for a 250-foot triumphal arch will serve a dual purpose: acting as a grand monument and a sophisticated military facility. According to the President, the structure will be equipped to house and deploy drones and snipers, with dedicated storage for ammunition on-site.

Trump stated that these updates were made at the 'strong request' of the U.S. military to serve critical national security purposes. The arch, slated for a location across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. near Arlington National Cemetery, is designed to be a one-of-a-kind installation.

Featuring golden eagles and a winged Lady Liberty, the structure will be inscribed with the patriotic mottos 'One Nation Under God' and 'Liberty and Justice for All.' While critics may focus on the aesthetics, the President’s focus remains on establishing a unique, world-class facility that projects American strength.

This project joins a series of high-profile renovations and construction initiatives undertaken during his second term to reshape the capital, including upgrades to the White House and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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