Trump's arch becomes military base

President Trump announced his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. will serve as a military complex with snipers, drones, and weapons storage.

“At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch... into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch.”

Arch would house weapons and snipers

The structure near the National Mall will store large numbers of drones, position snipers on the roof and plaza, and hold quantities of sniper ammunition.

Veterans and historians sue to block it

Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian filed a lawsuit claiming the arch would desecrate Arlington National Cemetery and that Trump lacks congressional authority to build it.

Judge orders 48-hour notice requirement

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered the government to give the court 48 hours' notice before any construction or demolition on Memorial Circle.

Over 100,000 people oppose the plan

More than 100,000 public comments were submitted to the National Park Service opposing the arch, which would be twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.

Trump frames it as world-class monument

Trump claims Washington, D.C. is the only major world capital without a triumphal arch and says his will be the greatest one ever built.

“There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World.”