Trump announces Sikorsky-funded granite helipad for White House South Lawn.
President Trump announced that Sikorsky Aircraft will pay approximately $5-6 million to build a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate new VH-92A Marine One helicopters, which he said are too powerful to land on grass without damaging it. Construction had already begun on the project, which Trump said would feature a carved White House seal and could also be used for events and press conferences.
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All outlets report the same core facts; AP notes the new helicopters' limited service due to heat issues while others focus on Trump's announcement and Sikorsky's funding.
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“FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad” · AP News, The Hill
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APAP News Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One HThe Hill FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad 3d ago PBSPBS NewsHour WATCH: Trump says Sikorsky is paying for a 'beautiful' granite helipad at the White House - PBS 3d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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