Trump Vents His Frustration With Wet Soggy Grass
WATCH:
🚨 WOW! President Trump is building a granite HELIPAD on the White House — meaning NO MORE landing Marine One on soggy, wet grass...
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 6, 2026
...and the COMPANY is paying for it, in full!
47 reveals the newer, modern Marine One helicopters can NOT land on the grass — the new helipad… pic.twitter.com/YMVrzpVZtH
President Donald Trump announced that a new granite helipad is being built at the White House, saying it will solve a long-standing issue with newer Marine One helicopters landing on the South Lawn. According to Trump, the updated aircraft are not designed to land on soft, wet grass, which has caused damage to the lawn during past arrivals. He revealed that the new helipad will feature the official White House seal crafted in granite and said the project is being fully funded by Sikorsky rather than taxpayers. Trump described the upgrade as both practical and visually impressive, calling it a beautiful addition to the White House grounds.