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Trump Proposes D.C. Arch as Military Complex

Donald Trump says his proposed 76m (250ft) triumphal arch in Washington D.C. would become a "top-grade military complex" housing drones and snipers and storing ammunition, citing national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.

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Trump says planned arch would be military complex for drones and snipers Sky News – Front Page
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The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.

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Trump says planned arch would be military complex for drones and snipersSky News – Front Page
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Trump says planned arch would be military complex for drones and snipers

Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and SnipersNYTimes – US
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Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers

The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.

Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and dronesNPR – Politics
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Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.

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