Trump Announces Granite Helipad Project at White House

WHO:

Drudge Report - Lockheed Martin is covering the cost of the helipad.

Deadline - Donald Trump confirmed the construction of the helipad.

ABC News - Sikorsky, the company that builds Marine One, is involved in the project.

WHAT:

Drudge Report - The helipad will be made of granite.

Deadline - The construction on the South Lawn of the White House will be a helipad for Marine One.

ABC News - The helipad will be funded by Sikorsky.

WHERE:

Deadline - The location of the helipad is the South Lawn of the White House.

WHY:

ABC News - The helipad is being built to accommodate Marine One.

HOW:

Deadline - The project is part of ongoing construction efforts at the White House.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 15:54 UTC)

Lockheed Martin is taking on the expense of constructing a new helipad, which will be made of granite. This development was reported by the Drudge Report. The project highlights the company's commitment to enhancing its facilities.

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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 13:45 UTC)

President Trump has confirmed that a new helipad for Marine One will be constructed on the South Lawn of the White House, with Sikorsky, the company that builds the helicopter, involved in the project. The helipad will be funded by Sikorsky and is part of ongoing construction efforts at the White House. This new addition aims to better accommodate Marine One's operations.