The project is estimated to cost between $5 million to $6 million and will be funded by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin that has a history of manufacturing the Marine One helicopters used by Presidents, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Monday.
A new fleet of VH-92A Marine One helicopters entered service in 2024, with former President Joe Biden taking the first flight aboard the Sikorsky-built aircraft.
Trump said Monday that the new helicopters generate so much power during landing, they had caused damage to the White House lawn.
When asked about the cost and completion of the project a spokesperson for Lockheed Martin told TIME that “this specific contribution was made to the National Park Service.”
Trump suggested that the helipad could also be used for other White House activities, such as events and news conferences. It was reported earlier this year that Trump had made the case for a new helipad at the White House, but the plans were not confirmed until Monday.
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York called the project a “joke,” arguing that Trump is prioritizing construction projects instead of important legislation.
The project's cost has also come under scrutiny, after the Washington Post reported that the White House had accelerated construction ahead of an “upcoming state visit,” increasing costs by roughly $875,000, according to documents viewed by the publication. The documents obtained by the Post do not name the subject of the state visit, but officials requested the accelerated construction timeline days after Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit on Sept. 24, according to the publication.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia criticized the helipad project, citing the reported increased sum.
Trump's controversial White House and Washington renovation projects
Since returning to office, Trump has sought to refashion both the White House and Washington through a series of high-profile renovation projects.
The project has met many stumbling blocks, with Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough in May ruling against including funds related to the ballroom in the party’s budget reconciliation bill.
House Democrats have introduced legislation seeking to block the construction of Trump's proposed 250-ft triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has also been met with a series of setbacks.
The latest repairs will be carried out by the same company that previously received a no-bid contract to renovate the pool.
He also added his name to the Kennedy Center building in December, but it was removed last month after a federal judge ruled that only Congress could change the name of the cultural center.
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