Trump says proposed DC arch will double as military complex

President Donald Trump on Sunday provided a new reason behind his proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch directly across Arlington National Cemetery, saying the structure would double as a “top grade Military Complex.”

“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,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

“There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World,” Trump added.

Trump’s plan to build the arch has been heavily criticized for several reasons, including its location and potential to obstruct the view of other Washington monuments.

The president has justified the building of the White House ballroom by saying it too would feature military and national security components.

CNN has reached out to the White House and Pentagon for more details about Trump’s plan.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information.

周日，唐纳德·特朗普总统为他提议在阿灵顿国家公墓对面建造一座 250 英尺高的凯旋门给出了一个新的理由，称该建筑还将兼作“顶级军事综合体”。

“应美国军方的强烈要求，并出于国家安全考虑，我已同意将位于阿灵顿纪念桥旁的环形广场上，自内战时期就已规划的宏伟凯旋门，改建为一流的军事综合体/凯旋门，用于安置、储存并能够快速使用大量无人机和狙击手，部署在屋顶和广场区域，此外还将储存大量狙击弹药，”特朗普在Truth Social网站上发帖写道。

特朗普补充说：“世界上不会有像这样的设施。”

特朗普建造拱门的计划因多种原因受到强烈批评，包括其选址以及可能遮挡华盛顿其他纪念碑的视线。

总统为建造白宫宴会厅辩护说，宴会厅也将具备军事和国家安全功能。

CNN已联系白宫和五角大楼，以获取有关特朗普计划的更多细节。

这是一则突发新闻，我们将持续更新更多信息。