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Trump's revised D.C. arch plan draws immediate backlash

He proposed converting the planned D.C. triumphal arch into a "military complex" with drones and snipers, drawing swift criticism.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

President Donald Trump faced an avalanche of criticism after he announced he was revisiting his plans for the triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. to make the structure a “military complex” capable of housing drones and adding snipers.