Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons
Donald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. He said the 250ft structure would be able to “house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage”.With the hyperbole that is his trademark, the president added that the arch would be unique.
- ▪Donald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025.
- ▪Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025.
- ▪He said the 250ft structure would be able to “house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage”.With the hyperbole that is his trademark, the president added that the arch would be unique.
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Donald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump holds models of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/ReutersDonald TrumpTrump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weaponsUS president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US militaryEd PilkingtonSun 20 Sep 2026 09.26 EDTLast modified on Sun 20 Sep 2026 09.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump is proferring a new argument for building his triumphal arch in Washington…
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