Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, says he does not support using Pentagon funding for President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch. Simpson raises concerns about whether military resources should be directed toward the project.
Simpson’s comments frame the issue as a budget prioritization question. He argues that Congress is short on military funding and that Pentagon dollars should be reserved for defense needs rather than a Trump-branded monument. Both outlets report that Simpson is signaling opposition within the GOP as lawmakers consider how—if at all—the arch would be financed.
Across the two sources, the central angle is consistent: Simpson opposes directing military funds to the arch. The reporting focuses on his statements to reporters and his role in appropriations, with no additional details provided about a final decision or broader party consensus.
