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Trump Confirms Granite Helipad Construction at White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed the construction of a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn. The helipad is intended for a new, more powerful Marine One helicopter. Sikorsky is reportedly funding the project, with costs cited at $6 million.

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Trump Confirms Granite Helipad Construction at White House

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What Happened

President Donald Trump has confirmed that a granite helipad is being constructed on the White House South Lawn. The purpose of the new helipad is to accommodate a new, more powerful Marine One helicopter.

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According to reports, the helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky is funding the construction. One source indicates that Sikorsky will pay $6 million for the helipad.

The Trump administration has expedited the construction of the helipad, which has drawn criticism regarding its cost. The helipad is described as being made of granite.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Donald Trump confirmed construction of a helipad on the White House South Lawn.

  2. 2

    The helipad is being constructed from granite.

  3. 3

    The helipad is intended for a new, more powerful Marine One helicopter.

  4. 4

    Sikorsky is reportedly paying for the helipad.

  5. 5

    The reported cost of the helipad is $6 million.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

thehillThe Hill
Emphasizes the financial aspect, stating Sikorsky will pay $6 million for the new White House helipad.
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new-republicThe New Republic
Focuses on the expedited construction and increased costs associated with the helipad, noting criticism.
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pittsburgh-post-gazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Reports on President Trump's announcement regarding the granite helipad and its purpose for a new Marine One.
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pbsPBS NewsHour
Highlights President Trump's statement that Sikorsky is funding the construction of a granite helipad.
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deadlineDeadline
Reports on the confirmation of the helipad's construction and its intended use for a new Marine One.
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Full Coverage

7 articles · chronological
The HillThe Hill
FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad
The New RepublicThe New Republic
Trump Ramps Up Helipad Construction—and Its Price Tag
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
Scripps NewsScripps News
Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One - Scripps News
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Trump says he's building a granite White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
WATCH: Trump says Sikorsky is paying for a 'beautiful' granite helipad at the White House
DeadlineDeadline
Donald Trump Confirms Construction Of Helipad On White House South Lawn

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Full Coverage

7 articles · chronological

The HillThe Hill
FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad
The New RepublicThe New Republic
Trump Ramps Up Helipad Construction—and Its Price Tag
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
Scripps NewsScripps News
Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One - Scripps News
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Trump says he's building a granite White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
WATCH: Trump says Sikorsky is paying for a 'beautiful' granite helipad at the White House
DeadlineDeadline
Donald Trump Confirms Construction Of Helipad On White House South Lawn

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