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Talk of drones and a burning flame on Trump's D.C. arch worries aviation experts

NPR | By Rachel Treisman

Published October 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM EDT

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Aviation safety experts were wary of Trump's proposed arch near D.C.'s airport. Then came the FAA's unusual lighting recommendations — including an eternal flame on top — and Trump's talk of drones.