Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex
Summary
Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized President Trump's plan to turn a new 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery into a military complex with snipers and drone operations. She urged the FAA and Defense Department to reject the plan, citing safety concerns related to the busy airspace near Ronald Reagan National Airport.Key Facts
- The arch is 250 feet tall and is located close to Arlington National Cemetery.
- President Trump announced plans to convert the arch into a military complex with snipers and drone facilities.
- The FAA said the arch does not pose a flight hazard for Reagan National Airport.
- Senator Duckworth wrote a letter demanding the Pentagon and FAA reject the plan due to airspace safety risks.
- The letter references a 2025 midair collision near Reagan airport that killed 67 people.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued 52 safety recommendations after the accident; most remain open.
- Duckworth questioned whether the military requested the arch’s conversion and asked for a threat assessment.
- Other lawmakers, like Rep. Don Beyer, also expressed concerns about drone operations near the airport.
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