Donald Trump has announced plans for a permanent helipad on the White House South Lawn to accommodate the new VH-92A Patriot helicopters.The project addresses concerns regarding exhaust heat damaging the turf, which currently necessitates the use of temporary landing planks.Construction is scheduled to begin this summer to facilitate the phasing out of older VH-3D Sea King models by the Marine Corps.This update is part of a broader series of modifications to the presidential estate that also includes temporary staff parking on Pennsylvania Avenue.