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FAA Clears Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Near Arlington

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump announced a 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” to store gear and launch snipers and drones.
The arch will be built near Arlington Cemetery, about 4 mi from Reagan National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration determined the structure will not endanger flights at the nearby airport.
Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the Pentagon and FAA to reject the plan because of air-space safety risks.

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President Donald Trump announced a 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” to store gear and launch snipers and drones.
The arch will be built near Arlington Cemetery, about 4 mi from Reagan National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration determined the structure will not endanger flights at the nearby airport.
Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the Pentagon and FAA to reject the plan because of air-space safety risks.