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Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project. President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational defense opportunity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have argued in court declarations. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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  2. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Hegseth, Mullin call Trump’s arch a ‘generational defense opportunity’

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  3. The New York Times Left Factuality: Very high US
    Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project.

  4. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
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