A person waves at Marine One as US President Donald Trump departs from the Ellipse in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026, amid construction work on a new helipad. 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)