Trump will militarize Washington arch

Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, Eric J. Segall, David R. Miller

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

President Trump said his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch will now be a “top grade” military complex that will house drones, snipers and ammunition “for National Security purposes.”
https://wapo.st/4deuPN5

September 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM

Reposted by Dunlap, Jeannette Sutton, Rebecca Solnit , and 2 more Dunlap, Jeannette Sutton, Rebecca Solnit, David Darmofal, David R. Miller

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Beyond parody: "At the strong request of the Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers..."

At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage. There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World. Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals, Washington, D.C., IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TRIUMPHAL ARCH, but it will now and, by far, the greatest of them all! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

September 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM

by Jonathan Wolff Reposted by John Foot

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Jo Wolff

@jowolff.bsky.social

Is he still at elementary school? Drones and snipers.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

www.bbc.co.uk

September 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM

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Steven Heydemann

@stevenhyde.bsky.social

Another step to enable Trump to seize power.

apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers ...

apnews.com

September 20, 2026 at 3:51 PM

by Michael D. McDonald

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Michael McDonald

@electproject.bsky.social

We can store drones and ammunition in the device Trump has strapped to his ass to assist him to walk

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 14h

Hard to overstate how fake this "national security" justification for the Arch is. If we need new defense structures and capabilities for the nation's capital, there are large military bases very close by in DC and Northern Virginia that can host them.

wapo.st/4hojaMW

Trump says planned arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers

The president's post about the arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.

wapo.st

September 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM

by Michael B. Bishku

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Michael B. Bishku

@mbishku.bsky.social

www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t... — What a waste of money that can be used for essential matters in areas where Trump has cut significant funding! #StupidIsAsStupidDoes

Trump says he agreed to convert triumphal arch into "top grade Military Complex"

President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.

www.cbsnews.com

September 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM

by Rebecca Solnit

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Rebecca Solnit

@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social

It would commemorate no particular triumph except petulant President Augustus Gloop getting his own way, and stuffing it full of military supplies would make it an easy target.

Could be the Arc d'Defeat in Iran, though.
Arc d'Midterms Bloodbath.
Arc d'Mission Accomplished Make America Weak.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Beyond parody: "At the strong request of the Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers..."

September 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Reposted by Andrew Scott, Sarah Roberts

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Bloomberg News

@bloomberg.com

Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital by adding staging areas for US military snipers and to launch drones.

Trump Suggests His Arch Will House Drones, Snipers, Ammunition

President Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital by including staging areas for US military snipers and to launch drones.

bloom.bg

September 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM

by Shibley Telhami

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Whatever it takes www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump says planned arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers

The president's post about the arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Reposted by David J. Galbreath

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Michael E. Carter

@deckofcarterhist.bsky.social

"He wants his arch to have snipers and drones. He isn't leaving office."

1) Yes, he is. We did this dance once already.

2) If you think he's going to build his arch and cover it with drones in two years, I have a ballroom to show you.

Why?

The East Wing was demolished 11 months ago. Tada!

September 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM

by Aviel Roshwald

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Aviel Roshwald

@avielroshwald.bsky.social

“This arch will self-destruct in 5 seconds.”

Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 12h

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition.

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

September 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM

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Jason E. Dunlap, Valeyard

@redeyedjedi.bsky.social

He wants a monument to himself at the entrance to Arlington cemetery

He THINKS this is the "compromise" that will stop the veterans suing him to prevent this atrocity

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Beyond parody: "At the strong request of the Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers..."

September 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM

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James Cameron

@jjjcameron.bsky.social

Unfortunately the man probably best placed to do something is currently ranting about triumphal arches armed with drones and filled with sniper ammo.

September 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Reposted by Henry Jones

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Phillip M Jackson

@jollyjack.bsky.social

"Triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers".

Uh.... huh.....

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

September 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Evelyne de Leeuw

@evdle.bsky.social

More nazi fantasies.
Snipers! FLAK! Searchlights! Drones!

thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Trump says triumphal arch to be used for snipers, drones

President Trump on Sunday said that the plans for the massive triumphal arch bridging Washington, D.C., and Virginia will incorporate a “top grade military complex.” Trump said in a Tru…

thehill.com

September 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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David Kaufman

@kaufmanmd.bsky.social

Yeah, this is precisely what dictators/fascist do. They take over. They set up permanent centers of power and control. National security my ass. Trump is preparing and building for the fascist/billionaire long haul regardless of midterms or 2028.

www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

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.

www.nytimes.com

September 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM

by Henry Jones

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Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons

US president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US military

www.theguardian.com

September 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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Sarah T Roberts, PhD

@ubiquity75.xyz

To use against whom?

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 12h

Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital by adding staging areas for US military snipers and to launch drones.

Trump Suggests His Arch Will House Drones, Snipers, Ammunition

President Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital by including staging areas for US military snipers and to launch drones.

bloom.bg

September 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

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.

www.nytimes.com

September 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Reposted by Philip Nel

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Mark Jacob

@markjacob.bsky.social

Trump posts that his arch will be a "military complex" for drones and snipers. Really. 4 possibilities:
1. He's using national security as an argument for the arch, as he did with the ballroom.
2. He's prepping Fortress DC for when he refuses to leave office.
3. He's insane.
4. All of the above.

September 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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