President Donald Trump said he wants a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., to include military functions such as drones and snipers. The proposal is separate from the original concept for the monument, which had not included that use.
The project has been discussed since last year and remains without final approval. Trump described the arch on Sunday as a "Military Complex," according to the source article.
The change complicates a plan that had already drawn controversy. The source says the military use was not part of the original federal review.
Reason reported the update on Sept. 22, 2026. The article said the arch has yet to receive final approval.
The source does not say when construction would begin or identify a project team. It also does not describe any additional design details beyond the proposed height and military functions.
