‘Dissatisfied’ Trump Orders Changes To White House Helipad
President Donald Trump has ordered contractors to redesign a White House helipad because he is dissatisfied with its visual alignment. The project, funded by Lockheed Martin, has faced scrutiny for its lack of formal approval and rising costs.
Why it matters
The story highlights the unconventional management style of the administration regarding federal property and the lack of standard oversight for White House renovations.
Topline President Donald Trump ordered contractors to redo work on the helipad being built outside the White House after growing frustrated with its appearance, the Washington Post reported, though it’s unclear how much the changes will impact the project’s cost or timeline.
The helipad under construction at the White House. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Trump ordered contractors to redo the helipad after growing dissatisfied with its appearance, the Post reported , noting the White House’s South Lawn slants downward, but Trump wants a helipad that sits level with the horizon.
The Post, citing sources familiar with Trump’s private comments, reported contractors are now considering whether to restart by altering the lawn itself.
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