Trump plans to turn the triumphal arch in Washington into a military complex

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US President Donald Trump agreed to the military's request to change the purpose of the planned triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. — Ukrinform.

Trump plans to turn the triumphal arch in Washington into a military complex

According to Ukrinform, this is reported by Reuters.

Trump did not explain why such opportunities are needed in the arch, the design of which was inspired by the Paris Arc de Triomphe, and the location — near the Arlington National Cemetery, on the opposite bank of the river from Washington Potomac.

It is noted that this is the second large-scale construction project that Trump is trying to justify on national security grounds.

This decision removed an aviation obstacle to the construction of the arch, which Trump proposed to erect in honor of the country's 250th anniversary.

Aviation experts have raised safety concerns over the arch's location near Washington's Reagan National Airport.

Context

Veterans also filed a lawsuit demanding to stop construction. They argue that the structure would disrupt the historic view between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

What's next

US President Donald Trump has said the triumphal arch he plans to erect near Washington will also serve as a “military complex” to house drones and sniper ammunition.

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration informed that an arch about 76 meters high would not pose a threat to aircraft. At the same time, an "eternal flame" should be installed at the top of the buildings.