Trump Backs Post Mocking Protesters Opposing His Proposed Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
Trump reshared a post questioning whether protesters, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth, have jobs as they vow to block construction of a proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump amplified a social media post dismissing protesters who gathered near Arlington Cemetery to oppose his proposed arch, sharing a screenshot that asked whether demonstrators had jobs.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Do these people not have jobs? Andrew Leyden ✔ Protesters, including Senator Duckworth (D-IL), gather to oppose President Trump’s proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery and vow to block bulldozers by sitting in rocking chairs should construction begin.” on October 4, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 25th message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 53 of his 574 posts over the last 30 days classified as Domestic Policy posts.
Protesters demonstrate against a proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery in Washington D.C. on 10/04/2026.
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The screenshot, originally posted by Andrew Leyden, a verified X account operating under the handle @PenguinSix, showed four photographs of an outdoor daytime protest near Arlington Cemetery. Visible signage read “Veterans Over Vanity,” “Don’t Let Trump Desecrate This Sacred Ground,” and “Arch of Corruption.” Rocking chairs placed on the grass reflected the protesters’ stated tactic of physically blocking bulldozers if construction begins.
Duckworth’s office said she advocates for “Veterans Over Vanity,” framing the arch as a vanity project that diverts attention and resources from veterans’ needs, according to duckworth.senate.gov.
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