GOP congressman raises concerns over funding for Trump’s arch
Simpson said defense dollars should prioritize military needs rather than fund Trump’s planned triumphal arch.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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Rep. Mike Simpson said he opposes using defense funding for President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch, arguing that military needs should come first. The project’s funding remains unsettled and may require congressional approval.
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House Appropriations Committee member opposing the use of defense funding for Trump’s planned triumphal arch
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President who proposed the triumphal arch and described it as a military complex for drones and snipers
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