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President Trump said his proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. would serve as a 'military complex,' equipped with snipers and drones, claiming such measures are necessary for national security. The arch project has faced legal challenges, and a federal court is currently weighing its legality. The proposal has drawn criticism and raised questions about the appropriateness of militarizing a monument in the nation's capital, adding another layer of controversy to an already contested project.
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