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Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
By Will Weissert and Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on...
Key takeaway Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the South Lawn, where the president had UFC build a temporary arena for a cage fight celebrating his 80th birthday.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents, the news of a new White House helipad may seem like a distant concern, but it has implications for the local economy. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Trophy Club is home to many defense industry professionals and contractors who work with major players like Lockheed Martin, the parent company of Sikorsky Aircraft. The fact that Sikorsky is funding the helipad project suggests that the company is committed to investing in infrastructure that supports its products, including the new VH-92A helicopters. This could have a positive impact on the local job market and economy, as defense contractors like Lockheed Martin continue to play a significant role in the region's industry. As the project moves forward, it will be worth watching to see if any local businesses or contractors are involved in the construction of the helipad.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on...
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