US President Donald Trump says he is building a granite helipad on the White House lawn to support a new, more powerful Marine One helicopter. Multiple outlets report that Trump frames the project as necessary to accommodate changes in the presidential helicopters’ landing requirements. According to The Independent and the South China Morning Post, Trump says the helipad will be privately funded, with an estimated cost that could reach up to about US$6 million. The South China Morning Post also reports that construction activity has already begun, with crews working on the helipad on the South Lawn. The reports describe the helipad as made of granite and presented as a response to the expected capabilities of the incoming Marine One aircraft. Other details about contracting, timing, and final specifications are not consistently provided across the sources. Overall, the coverage centers on Trump’s announcement and the early construction status, along with the stated funding approach and cost estimate.