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US President Adds Military Functionality to Monumental Arch Project
US President Donald Trump has announced that a planned monumental arch in Washington, DC will also serve as a military complex, storing drones and other military equipment. The project, which has faced criticism for its size and location, has been modified at the request of the military for national security purposes. The arch’s design, which features statues of golden lions and eagles, has been approved by the US Commission of Fine Arts, but its construction has been met with opposition from historic preservation groups and veterans. The project is one of several Trump initiatives in the capital that have received public pushback, as reported by Al Jazeera.