FULL PROTEST: Sen. Merkley, Duckworth and Veterans Demand Trump Abandon $250M Arch Plan | AC1G

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Public Citizen joined lawmakers, military veterans and local officials near Arlington National Cemetery to oppose President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Don Beyer and veterans criticized the project’s cost, location and legal basis, while urging the administration to abandon construction plans. The administration has argued the arch could also serve national-security purposes. Public Citizen, military veterans, and lawmakers hold a press conference in Washington, D.C., to oppose plans by the Trump administration to build a memorial arch. Watch live coverage as speakers address concerns regarding the project's approval process and impact. Subscribe to DRM News for continuous global coverage and verified updates on U.S. political developments. Watch live now. Washington press conference live, Public Citizen live, Trump memorial arch, Washington DC live coverage, veterans press briefing, Public Citizen press conference, Memorial A

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