Trump discusses Capitol arch security and bars three media organizations from White House
President Donald Trump discussed placing snipers and drones in a planned triumphal arch intended as a gateway to the Capitol, according to The Hill. The report also said three media organizations were barred from the White House over their coverage and that Trump was photographed examining printouts on Air Force One that appeared to concern demolition.
President Donald Trump has discussed placing snipers and drones in a triumphal arch he plans as a gateway to the Capitol, The Hill reported.
The report said Trump also barred three media organizations from the White House over their coverage.
Trump was photographed looking at printouts on Air Force One that appeared to suggest demolishing unspecified structures, according to The Hill. The supplied report does not identify the organizations or provide further details about the printouts.
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What structures appeared in the demolition-related printouts, and who prepared them?
How might restricting media access affect reporting on the administration?
What alternatives were considered for securing the planned gateway to the Capitol?
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