Trump converts plans for Washington triumphal arch into military drone facility

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday via Truth Social that his proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., will be converted into a military drone and sniper ammunition facility. Trump stated that he agreed to a military request for the change due to national security concerns, adding, "There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World." The arch project, intended to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, had faced significant criticism regarding its location and potential obstruction of monument views. Despite the Federal Aviation Administration clearing an aviation hurdle by requiring an "eternal flame" on top, aviation experts and veterans had raised safety and historical sightline concerns.