Republicans Brand Monument Project as Security Hub to Feed Trump’s Militarist Persona
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By reframing a planned ‘Triumphal Arch’ into a sniper-ready drone complex, right-wing messaging glorifies military force and spectacle, bolstering the image of a leader who alone commands monumental power. The posts romanticize permanent domestic militarization rather than debating its necessity.
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By reframing a planned ‘Triumphal Arch’ into a sniper-ready drone complex, right-wing messaging glorifies military force and spectacle, bolstering the image of a leader who alone commands monumental power. The posts romanticize permanent domestic militarization rather than debating its necessity.
Trump’s arch now comes with snipers. The president says his monument will also become a military complex. Several claims to do so just don’t add up
So the military called him and said” Sir, we need an arch to store our ammunition” haha
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Trump’s arch now comes with snipers. The president says his monument will also become a military complex. Several claims to do so just don’t add up
Trump's huge 250-foot D.C. arch will reportedly double as sniper base and drone.... Trump says military pushed for arch upgrade, as legal fight over Arlington site rumbles on
From a triumphal arch to a fully-fledged military fortress—this monument seems to have undergone a rather dramatic metamorphosis! 😂 At this rate, tourists may need a visitor’s pass, a helmet, and a security clearance just to admire the architecture. 🏛️🪖🚁
Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drone.... Trump’s announcement comes as the arch, like his other projects, faces legal challenges
Trump says planned Washington arch will house drones, snipers. Trump says his planned Washington arch will serve as a military complex for drones and snipers as
Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers. President Donald Trump on Sunday said his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch will now be a “top grade”
Trump wants to use Washington arch for drones and snipers | Honolulu.... President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would dou
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex". President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top
I am glad our President is focused on this very critical issue. An oversized arch with snipers on top to protect Arlington Cemetery is just what we need right now.
Great idea! With the increased use of drones in military attacks we need to be prepared to counter. No reason not to make the Arch beautiful and multipurpose.
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and.... President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in
Trump Says He Will Turn His Planned Controversial Washington Arch Into a.... He agreed to convert the arch into "top-grade Military Complex, at the strong request of the United
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Donald Trump Says 250-Foot Arch Could Double as a Military Complex. President Donald Trump has introduced a new rationale for his proposed triumphal arch in Washington,
Trump says triumphal arch will also serve as 'military complex' with snipers. President Donald Trump vowed that his triumphal arch, which is already part of a pending lawsuit,
Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' will be used as a sniper and drone facility. Trump said the update was being made at the request of the U.S. military
Trump says triumphal arch to be used for snipers, drones. President Trump on Sunday said that the plans for the massive triumphal arch bridging Washington, D
Great idea! With the increased use of drones in military attacks we need to be prepared to counter. No reason not to make the Arch beautiful and multipurpose.
From a triumphal arch to a fully-fledged military fortress—this monument seems to have undergone a rather dramatic metamorphosis! 😂 At this rate, tourists may need a visitor’s pass, a helmet, and a security clearance just to admire the architecture. 🏛️🪖🚁
Trump Says Triumphal Arch Could Have Snipers On Top. The president said his planned triumphal arch would be a “top grade Military Complex.”
So the military called him and said” Sir, we need an arch to store our ammunition” haha
Trump to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers. Sept 20 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build
From a triumphal arch to a fully-fledged military fortress—this monument seems to have undergone a rather dramatic metamorphosis! 😂 At this rate, tourists may need a visitor’s pass, a helmet, and a security clearance just to admire the architecture. 🏛️🪖🚁
Trump says new arch will also deploy drones, position snipers and store ammo. Trump says his 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge will house drones, snipers and
Trump Arch: New questions about its intended purpose. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants built between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would serve as a
What Trump’s new defense of the arch reveals about his argument. Sam Stein and Will Saletan take a look at Donald Trump’s latest architectural fever dream: a 250-foot triumphal arch near
Don’t you need a triumph to have a triumphant arch?
Trump Says His Proposed Arch in Heart of D.C. Will Be Equipped with Military.... Donald Trump has said that his proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., would include a military
Trump says proposed triumphal arch will double as military complex with snipers.... President Donald Trump on Sunday provided a new reason to justify his proposal to build a 250-foot t
Great idea! With the increased use of drones in military attacks we need to be prepared to counter. No reason not to make the Arch beautiful and multipurpose.
Why the fallen angel on top of the arch?
Finally, an arch that answers the age-old question: What if the Arc de Triomphe had a drone department and a sniper lounge?
Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host.... President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build would become a "top grade military
There are plenty of military installations in the DC area that can have drones. Next excuse for the arch please
There'll be a whole new meaning to the changing of the guards at Arlington.
President Donald Trump’s Proposed Washington, D.C. Arch to Feature Military Dron.... President Donald Trump is taking his vision for a massive new arch in the heart of Washington, D.C.,
There are plenty of military installations in the DC area that can have drones. Next excuse for the arch please
Finally, an arch that answers the age-old question: What if the Arc de Triomphe had a drone department and a sniper lounge?
Trump says DC arch will be military complex, too. Why veterans are suing. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that the Triumphal Arch planned near the Potomac River
There are plenty of military installations in the DC area that can have drones. Next excuse for the arch please
I am glad our President is focused on this very critical issue. An oversized arch with snipers on top to protect Arlington Cemetery is just what we need right now.
Trump says his contested arch would house drones and snipers - The Boston Globe. President Trump said on Sunday his planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington would be built to h
So the military called him and said” Sir, we need an arch to store our ammunition” haha