Trump announces his planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge will double as a military complex — capable of deploying drones, housing snipers on the roof and plaza, and storing large quantities of ammunition. The structure, inspired by Paris' Arc de Triomphe, was originally designed to welcome visitors crossing from Arlington National Cemetery into Washington. Now, Trump says it will become a first-of-its-kind defense installation at the request of the United States Military. The project has already drawn sharp criticism from preservationists, lawmakers, and veterans who argue it could disrupt views of the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Opponents have also questioned whether the project requires congressional approval under federal law.