Trump touts triumphal arch as military weapons complex
The gist
Trump said he agreed to convert his planned 250-foot D.C. triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch" with drones and snipers.
The project still lacks final approval and a federal court is weighing its legality.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026The National Capital Area Planning Commission greenlit the site and preliminary plans for the arch at its July meeting.
- Jul 3, 2026The Air Force Thunderbirds flew past a mockup of the proposed arch at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
- Jul 10, 2026A model of the proposed arch was on show at the Great American State Fair.