President Donald Trump has ordered contractors to redo the White House helipad construction, which was initially expected to be finished by September. The decision was made due to Trump's frustration with the helipad's appearance and concerns over the slope of the White House lawn.
The helipad is being built to accommodate the new VH-92A Patriot helicopter, which will be used as Marine One. The construction cost, estimated to be between $5 million and $6 million, is being paid for by Sikorsky, the Lockheed Martin subsidiary that makes the VH-92A.
The redo may delay the completion of the project, which was already underway. The White House has not commented on the potential impact on the timeline or cost of the project.
