Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature
Summary
President Donald Trump showed off the construction of a new multimillion-dollar granite helipad on the White House South Lawn. He said Sikorsky, a helicopter maker owned by Lockheed Martin, and other donors are paying for the project, but questions remain about the true source of funding.Key Facts
- The helipad is being built on the South Lawn of the White House.
- It will cost about $5 to $6 million.
- Sikorsky, manufacturer of Marine One helicopters, is claimed to be paying most of the cost.
- Lockheed Martin said its contribution was made to the National Park Service and follows ethics rules.
- President Trump also said he and other donors added money to the project.
- The helipad will allow newer Marine One helicopters to land at the White House.
- It will be used for presidential and foreign dignitary helicopters, and as a space for events.
- President Trump signed his name on a stone slab at the construction site, which will be hidden when finished.
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