Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays
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- bostonherald.comseen 8 Aug, 17:05headline rewritten
Crews remove granite seal on White House helipad, signaling delaysCrews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays - republicanherald.comseen 8 Aug, 19:55headline rewritten
Crews remove granite seal on White House helipad, signaling delaysCrews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays - The Hillseen 7 Sept, 03:52description edited
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President Trump on Sunday announced that the White House helipad, which was redone at his request last month, has been completed. Trump posted a photo of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the White House lawn before departing in an Air Force H-13J helicopter in July 1957, becoming the first U.S. president to fly in...President Trump on Sunday announced that the White House helipad — which was redone at his request last month — has been completed. Trump posted a photo on Truth Social of former President Eisenhower on the White House lawn before departing in an Air Force H-13J helicopter in July 1957, becoming the first U.S. president...
- nbcnews.comseen 9 Sept, 05:17headline rewritten
How Trump is leaving his mark – literally – on Washington and beyond: From the Politics DeskHow Trump is leaving his mark — literally — on Washington and beyond: From the Politics Desk - politicalwire.comseen 12 Sept, 14:55description edited
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"President Trump is trying to cement his legacy — literally," the New York Post reports. Said Trump: "It’s made with the most powerful steel welded together and concrete that is so hard and so strong"President Trump is trying to cement his legacy — literally," the New York Post reports.Said Trump: "It’s made with the most powerful steel welded together and concrete that is so hard and so strong it’s used in nuclear power plants. You could take a jackhammer and go to those columns and
- radaronline.comseen 17 Sept, 01:38headline rewritten
Donald Trump Trashes Predecessors for Neglecting White House Before His Multi-Million Dollar Renovations — 'It Was a Dump!'Donald Trump Trashes Predecessors for Neglecting White House Before His Multi-Million-Dollar Renovations — 'It Was a Dump!' - artforum.comseen 17 Sept, 01:40headline rewritten
Trump Wants to Replace Jose de Rivera Sculpture with Washington StatueTrump Orders Smithsonian to Replace “Strange Modernist Sculpture” with Three-Story-High Washington Statue
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- bostonherald.com18:17first to reportedited after publishing
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Crews remove granite seal on White House helipad, signaling delaysThe helipad is part of a long list of renovations, including a new ballroom.
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- republicanherald.com5 Aug, 18:17their copy
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- PBS NewsHour20:14
At times, the president sounded almost like a construction manager, singing the praises of granite over asphalt in painstaking detail and noting for reporters he brought out for the show that the stone could withstand 35,000 pounds per square inch of pressure.
- Google News - Top Stories20:58
Trump shows off his new helipad, brags about construction projects washingtonpost.com ‘Very special stone’: Trump unveils another White House construction project CNN Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom AP News Cocktails, Bomb Shelters, Very Strong Stone: Trump Raves About Ballroom As Crews Race To Build It Forbes Watch: Trump briefs reporters on ballroom project despite legal hurdles The Hill
Thu, 20 August 2026
5 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com00:10
Donald Trump says the granite helipad was needed because newer Marine One helicopters could burn or damage the White House lawn.
- The Guardian World01:51
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’ As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war with Iran he started nearly six months ago dragged on, forcing Americans already struggling to pay the bills to spend more on fuel, Donald Trump led the press corps on a tour of the extensive remodeling of the White House grounds he is personally overseeing in his role as the self-styled...
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- yahoo.com20 Aug, 01:51their copy
- Google News - Top Stories02:20
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad The Guardian ‘Very special stone’: Trump unveils another White House construction project CNN Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom AP News Trump shows off his new helipad, brags about construction projects The Washington Post Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Times of India04:32
During a recent briefing, President Trump showcased key updates on White House renovations. He emphasized the stunning white granite driveway's completion and tackled technical aspects of the helipad's slope. Proudly, he mentioned enhancements to the exterior and landscaping. Additionally, he touched upon the ongoing ballroom construction and its significance for national security, aiming to reassure the public about progress in the iconic residence.
- The Hill13:42
President Trump on Wednesday showed reporters a closer look at the White House's various construction projects, including the ballroom and new helipad, saying "we get the best stuff." Trump led an uninterrupted, 30-minute tour of the new White House helipad designed for Marine One, which, when completed, will be 100 feet wide, made of granite...
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- wellandtribune.ca12:08
WASHINGTON (AP) — Instead of adding new roses, President Donald Trump’s White House Rose Garden is growing statues.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Times of India07:27
President Trump is making significant renovations to the White House grounds, highlighted by the addition of new statues in the Rose Garden. Among these is a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson, placed alongside other notable American figures. This revitalization effort aims to modernize the historic garden while ensuring the preservation of the White House complex for future generations.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- newrepublic.com00:00
In the middle of a war, the president is obsessing over construction projects.
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- BBC News World08:14
The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.
- nbcnews.com21:27edited after publishing
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How Trump is leaving his mark – literally – on Washington and beyond: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump’s Cabinet on the trail.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- politicalwire.com14:28edited after publishing
"President Trump is trying to cement his legacy — literally," the New York Post reports.Said Trump: "It’s made with the most powerful steel welded together and concrete that is so hard and so strong it’s used in nuclear power plants. You could take a jackhammer and go to those columns and
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- The Hill21:15edited after publishing
President Trump on Sunday announced that the White House helipad — which was redone at his request last month — has been completed. Trump posted a photo on Truth Social of former President Eisenhower on the White House lawn before departing in an Air Force H-13J helicopter in July 1957, becoming the first U.S. president...
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- ksmu.org20:32
President Trump is transforming Washington. New York Magazine's Ben Terris says the ballroom, the planned arch and other changes are an attempt to achieve "architectural immortality."
- The Hill21:53
President Donald Trump made several posts on social media on Monday morning with pictures of statues and landmarks around Washington, D.C., that the National Park Service has been updating. Trump has been emphasizing his efforts to “beautify” D.C., including constructing an arch in his honor, fixing fountains and gold-plating statues, among other projects. Each post...
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- The Hill14:00
Donald Trump is shifting focus from the ongoing conflict with Iran toward several major architectural renovation projects across Washington, D.C.
Sat, 12 September 2026
8 reports- Le Figaro (France)08:31
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:38
PREDSJEDNIK SAD-a Donald Trump jučer je pozvao na postavljanje golemih kipova Georgea Washingtona u Nacionalnom muzeju američke povijesti u Washingtonu.
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- 24sata (Croatia)12 Sept, 11:23their copy
- The Hill14:32
President Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution in late Friday social media posts to install a 30-foot-tall statue of George Washington outside of its National Museum of American History (NMAH) and open an exhibit to honor the founding father. The president requested that the museum complex replace the “Infinity” statue, which has stood outside of the...
- PBS NewsHour15:59
Trump asked for an exhibit beginning now and continuing through Feb. 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington's birth. For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Trump asked the institution to install the 11-foot statue of Washington featured at the recent Freedom 250 IndyCar race in the museum's Flag Hall.
- Google News - Top Stories16:46
Trump wants the Smithsonian Institution to install George Washington statues and exhibit AP News Trump wants Smithsonian to replace sculpture with 30-foot George Washington The Washington Post Trump Calls for George Washington Statue, Exhibit at Smithsonian WSJ Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression Reuters Trump posts list of demands for Smithsonian Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories19:32
Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit The Guardian Trump Demands Smithsonian Install ‘Colossus’ George Washington Statue The New York Times Trump wants Smithsonian to replace sculpture with 30-foot George Washington The Washington Post Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression Reuters Video Trump posts list of demands for Smithsonian ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- The Guardian World19:32
Trump, again trying to curate museum, says exhibit would stay until 2032 for 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to install a 30ft “Colossus statue” of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History, and a special exhibit honoring the nation’s first president, in a social media post late on Friday. The president requested that the exhibit continue through February 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. Continue...
- Google News - Top Stories19:32
Trump Demands Smithsonian Install ‘Colossus’ George Washington Statue The New York Times Trump wants Smithsonian to replace sculpture with 30-foot George Washington The Washington Post Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression Reuters Video Trump posts list of demands for Smithsonian abcnews.com Trump Calls for George Washington Statue, Exhibit at Smithsonian WSJ
Mon, 14 September 2026
5 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:18
Američki predsjednik zatražio je i da se otvori izložba u čast Georgea Washingtona
- Le Figaro (France)11:10
Le président américain entend ériger une réalisation de neuf mètres à la gloire du fondateur des États-Unis au Musée national d’histoire américaine, à la place de l’œuvre Infinity de José de Rivera, installée depuis 1967.
- radaronline.com12:10edited after publishing
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Donald Trump Trashes Predecessors for Neglecting White House Before His Multi-Million Dollar Renovations — 'It Was a Dump!'Donald Trump has once again blasted his predecessors, this time for turning the White House into a 'dump' while boasting about his own renovation work.
- The Hill12:50
President Trump on Sunday said the White House was a "dump" before he signed off on a series of renovations to the executive mansion and its grounds. "The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a 'dump!'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Past Presidents did not take care...
- artforum.com19:12edited after publishing
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Trump Wants to Replace Jose de Rivera Sculpture with Washington StatuePresident Trump has ordered the Smithsonian to replace what he called a “strange modernist sculpture” with a 30-foot-high statue of George Washington.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- The Hill14:58
President Trump shared a picture Monday of the renovated White House helipad, calling it "a work of art” following months of construction over the summer. “It is magnificently made of carved granite in shades of Black and White. It is truly a work of art and, even the Trump Haters are saying, ‘Wow, that’s really...
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- El Pais English11:26
After forcing the Kennedy Center’s closure with no reopening in sight, the White House has turned its sights on the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- ANSA (Italy)07:39
E' uno dei numerosi progetti di opere pubbliche su cui il tycoon vuole lasciare l'impronta
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)09:30
Ein neuer Ballsaal, ein Triumphbogen: Je unbeliebter der US-Präsident wird, desto hektischer versucht er, sich in Architektur zu verewigen. Auch aus praktischen Gründen.
- tportal (Croatia)13:10
Američka prijestolnica, Washington, u budućnosti bi mogla imati potpuno drugačiju vizuru
Mon, 21 September 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post19:13
US President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away because CNN was not allowed to cover the event. Trump used oversized gold scissors to cut a red, white and blue ribbon. He then exchanged handshakes with officials wearing green construction smocks and hard hats – seeking to portray business as usual. The noise of his waiting helicopter meant...
- The Hill19:49
President Trump was inaudible in live footage at a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the new South Lawn helipad at the White House on Monday after major television outlets covering Trump said they would not participate in the TV pool over his ban of three outlets. While Trump was seen cutting a ribbon on the walkway to...
- politicalwire.com23:15
"President Trump unveiled his new granite helipad on Monday, but none of the major TV networks carried the event as tensions between the media and the White House escalated," the New York Post reports."The White House aired the event on its social media channels but Marine One, sitting on the helipa