President Donald Trump confirms that a helipad is being built on the South Lawn of the White House for Marine One. Multiple outlets report that the project replaces an area that previously had grass and is part of ongoing work around the White House grounds. Deadline describes a circular construction that will serve as the landing and operating area for the presidential helicopter, noting that the site has already been transformed by earlier projects. The Washington Times adds that Trump describes the plan in connection with the arrival or deployment of Marine One and links the work to the helicopter’s needs, including that the installation will affect the grass on the South Lawn. The outlets agree that the helipad is intended to accommodate Marine One specifically, and that the construction is part of a broader period of changes at the White House. The reports do not detail timelines, permits, or technical specifications beyond identifying the purpose of the circular structure as a helipad.