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Trump's Plan to Militarize Triumphal Arch Sparks Pushback

September 25, 2026

Summary

President Trump's surprise declaration to convert plans for a triumphal arch into a "top grade military complex" has sparked pushback from lawmakers and analysts. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth is demanding the Pentagon and FAA reject the "foolhardy plan."

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  • Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex

Center

  • ‘Gonzo bonkers’: Trump's plan to militarize triumphal arch sparks pushback

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