Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, stated on Monday that he believes Pentagon funding should not be allocated for the construction of President Trump’s arch. Simpson mentioned to reporters, "there’s a lot of things that we need the military funding for — in fact, we’re short on military funding."
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House Republican expresses opposition to using military funds for Trump's arch
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) has voiced his opposition to using Pentagon funding for President Trump's arch, emphasizing the need for military funding in other areas. Simpson's comments were made during a press briefing on September 21, 2026.
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