Trump’s Granite Helipad Plan | Texas News

Trump’s got a new plan for the White House: a $6 million granite helipad on the South Lawn, privately funded by Sikorsky, the company behind the new VH-92A helicopters whose exhausts scorched the grass. The sleek, powerful choppers are too big for the old spot, and Trump calls the new pad “beautiful,” complete with a carved White House seal. He’s also eyeing it for press conferences and wants to retire the aging Vietnam-era helicopters. It’s just the latest in his renovation spree — from the Rose Garden to flagpoles to a rumored ballroom — all part of his mission to leave his mark on history’s most iconic building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eab10a391d052937