Trump says new arch will also deploy drones, position snipers and

You can’t secure a national landmark with wishful thinking, which is why the reaction to President Trump’s archway plan is so predictable. The design is bold—250 feet, right near Arlington Memorial Bridge—and the security provisions are even bolder. Drones, snipers, and stored ammunition aren’t signs of paranoia; they’re a realistic assessment of the world we live in. You can't secure a national landmark with wishful thinking, and anyone who says otherwise hasn’t watched the news in the last decade.

The critics are already calling it excessive or militarized, which is exactly the kind of naive response that gets people hurt. Washington D.C. is a magnet for every unhinged individual with a grievance and a vehicle. Putting drones in the air and professionals on the roof isn't about intimidation; it's about having the tools ready before you need them, not after. The left sees drones; we see the first line of defense. The rest of the world builds monuments with security in mind, and we should too.

This isn't a controversial take unless you believe the Secret Service should just wing it. The site sits at a symbolic gateway to the capital, and it deserves protection worthy of its importance. America First means making sure our landmarks stand for centuries. We applaud the President for thinking ahead, and we suggest the critics take a hard look at what happens to soft targets when nobody's watching. It’s better to have the ammunition and never fire it than to wish you had it when the threat arrives.