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Simpson Rejects Pentagon Funding for Trump’s 250-Foot Arch

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) will not back Pentagon funding for President Donald Trump’s 250-foot arch near Arlington.
Trump is rebranding the arch as a top-grade military complex to seek Pentagon money.
Simpson said the Pentagon is already short on funds and other priorities must come first.
The 250-foot arch passed an FAA safety review but still needs National Capital Planning Commission approval.

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Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) will not back Pentagon funding for President Donald Trump’s 250-foot arch near Arlington.
Trump is rebranding the arch as a top-grade military complex to seek Pentagon money.
Simpson said the Pentagon is already short on funds and other priorities must come first.
The 250-foot arch passed an FAA safety review but still needs National Capital Planning Commission approval.