An aera is fenced up outside the White House as construction of a new helipad continues in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. US President Donald Trump on July 13 confirmed that work was underway to build a "beautiful" new helipad at the White House, in his latest personally directed redesign to the iconic building. The helipad is situated on the South Lawn, where presidents and their family for decades have been photographed strolling across the grass to board or exit awaiting "Marine One" helicopters. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)