President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is building a granite helipad on the White House lawn to accommodate new, more powerful presidential helicopters. The project, which is being privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft, is expected to cost up to $6 million.
Background
The new helicopters, which were delivered in 2024, have been limited in their use due to their powerful exhaust vents, which have been scorching the White House South Lawn. The helipad is intended to solve this problem and allow the new helicopters to be used at the White House.
Trump said that the helipad will be made of granite and will feature the seal of the White House. He also stated that the project is being done to improve the functionality of the White House and to allow for the retirement of older helicopters.
Other White House Projects
This is not the only construction project that Trump has overseen at the White House. He has also torn up part of the Rose Garden to build a patio space, affixed partisan plaques to the wall of the colonnade, and renovated the Palm Room, among other projects.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
