South Lawn

President Donald Trump announced the construction of a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate new, more powerful Marine One helicopters. The project is privately funded and estimated to cost up to $6 million, with construction already underway.

President Donald Trump announced the construction of a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate new, more powerful Marine One helicopters. The project, privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), is estimated to cost up to $6 million and aims to address issues caused by the helicopters' exhaust damaging the grass.

President Donald Trump announced the construction of a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate new, more powerful Marine One helicopters. The project, privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), is estimated to cost up to $6 million and aims to address issues caused by the helicopters' exhaust damaging the lawn.

President Trump announced the construction of a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate new, more powerful Marine One helicopters. The project, privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), aims to address issues with the helicopters' exhaust damaging the grass.

Washington D.C. is described as a construction and demolition site, with major projects affecting the White House, South Lawn, Reflecting Pool, National Mall, and other landmarks. Donald Trump's vision for the city includes new developments, but progress has primarily involved demolition and renovation rather than construction.

Bo Nickal defeated Kyle Daukaus in a UFC 250 fight on the White House's South Lawn, where Donald Trump attended and interacted with the fighters. The event, described as a 'spectacle of dominance and submission,' featured staged symbolism like the White House and Declaration of Independence, reflecting Trump's 'Hollywood instincts' and preference for power dynamics.

A UFC arena was set up on the South Lawn of the White House for a media preview on June 11, 2026. The event marked a notable public appearance of the UFC at a high-profile political location.

President Trump will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on the South Lawn of the White House for his 80th birthday.

A lawsuit seeks to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House on Trump’s birthday. A 600-ton steel arch has been constructed on the South Lawn for the event.

US President Donald Trump has constructed a large cage-fighting arena on the White House’s South Lawn for a UFC event celebrating his 80th birthday on June 14. Trump emphasized the event’s uniqueness, stating it is unprecedented and will not be repeated.

President Donald Trump is actively campaigning while facing rare setbacks on Capitol Hill. A photo from May 15, 2026, shows him gesturing during a press event on the White House's South Lawn.

A new Marine One helicopter caught fire on the South Lawn of the White House during Trump's latest renovation. The incident occurred as part of the ongoing White House renovation project. No injuries were reported.

Melania Trump introduced a new White House replica beehive on the South Lawn, designed by the White House Executive Residence staff and crafted by a Virginia artisan. The hive adds two colonies, boosting annual honey production by 30 pounds for culinary use, gifts, and charitable donations, while supporting pollination and education.

Melania Trump added a White House-shaped beehive to the South Lawn, expanding the White House's existing beekeeping and honey production operations.