The Helipad of Ego: Trump's Latest Bid for Presidential Permanence The White House lawn has become a construction zone, with Donald Trump's latest project underway.
A proposed helipad, estimated to cost $6 million and funded by Sikorsky Aircraft, is ostensibly designed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
However, this endeavor appears to be less about practicality than a desperate attempt by Trump to cement his legacy – and brand. The timing of this project is symbolic.