Mystery as massive granite seal on Trump’s new White House helipad is removed

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleConstruction workers were seen using a jackhammer on the helipad, which no longer carries the dark gray trim of a presidential seal that was visible last week (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)President Donald Trump has reportedly directed contractors to redo a large granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, citing frustration that the lawn's slope prevented the landing pad from sitting level. Workers have already begun dismantling the slab, which includes ripping out a 100-foot-wide presidential seal, after weeks of initial construction efforts. The multi-million dollar helipad, which the president estimates will cost $6 million, is being paid for by Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft due to their new helicopters damaging the South Lawn's grass, Trump said.The new helipad aims to provide a safe landing area for Marine One and protect the lawn, as the South Lawn's natural incline of up to 20 degrees exceeds federal guidelines for helipad slopes. This helipad project is among several significant renovations overseen by the president in Washington D.C., which have included a $300 million ball room and a $15 million refurbishment of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that later faced issues. In fullTrump is already redoing his $5M White House helipad after complaining it was slantedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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