White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter

The Guardian reports that the White House is redoing a helipad on the South Lawn to accommodate a new, larger Marine One helicopter. The project follows reports that the president was unhappy with the current pad's appearance and the lawn's slope. A White House official said the changes are part of ongoing improvements to match the needs of the White House.

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