House Republican signals opposition to using military funds for Trump’s arch
President Donald Trump wrote that the planned arch would incorporate a military complex for storing and using drones and sniper equipment.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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Rep. Mike Simpson said Pentagon funds should not be used for President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch, arguing the military has other funding needs. Simpson said the White House should seek a congressional appropriation if it plans to use federal funds.
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