“At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch… into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch,” Trump wrote on the social media platform.
Trump added that the arch near the National Mall will “house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage.”
So he’s identifying useful targets, if someone wanted to stage an actual violent attack?
By virtue of having said that, you could almost be assured that the military would not use it for such purpose, except to serve as a visible threat against peaceful protestors.