Trump rejects helipad designTrump objected to the way the new helipad follows the South Lawn’s natural slope. Workers build a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Washington. Straight Facts.TM None of the Sikorsky VH-92A helicopters intended to serve as Marine One — costing about $215 million each — have landed on the White House South Lawn yet. “Thanks to President Trump, the White House has never looked better, and it will only continue to get better under his leadership.” The White House has previously said parts of the South Lawn exceed the recommended slope for a permanent landing pad.