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BumRushDaShow

(174,561 posts)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:49 PM 20 hrs ago

Trump ignores Congress as he pours granite over White House lawn: report

Source: Raw Story

July 16, 2026 6:21AM ET


President Donald Trump is ignoring Congress, zoning laws and airspace regulations as he pours granite over a White House lawn to build himself a helipad, the New York Times reported Thursday morning.

The unusually speedy work on the black-granite helipad is going down on the South Lawn where children traditionally gather for the White House Easter Egg Roll in the spring, the Times reported.

"Such projects usually require a developer to navigate a complex web of zoning laws, airspace regulations and environmental impact studies, while negotiating with town councils and fighting off community pushback," the Times reported. "But Mr. Trump has encountered no such difficulties as he quickly proceeds with construction of a black granite helipad on the South Lawn. He has not asked Congress or any review panel, such as the Commission of Fine Arts, to approve the project."

Trump has shrugged off the traditional step of engaging Congress as he did with his 90,000-square-foot ballroom — now facing a slew of legal challenges, the Times reported. A White House spokesman told the New York Times in an email that “operational upgrades to the White House grounds, such as the helipad installation, do not require commission reviews.”

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/trump-helipad/

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Trump ignores Congress as he pours granite over White House lawn: report (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP
WTF.......................... Lovie777 20 hrs ago #1
Pour granite over that shitstain! Gaytano70 19 hrs ago #18
At what point is it considered criminal? purr-rat beauty 20 hrs ago #2
ENABLERS!! OMGWTF 18 hrs ago #23
At what point is this actually called what it is....NAZI America? Bengus81 15 hrs ago #44
Really... is NO ONE able to stop this insane, demented power toddler with his giant red plastic bat? Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #3
just need a certain something between the eyes of Cheeto Pedo WorseDayEver 17 hrs ago #37
I agree with you. Trueblue1968 10 hrs ago #50
When the history of this administration is written, there will be a chapter titled "The Enshittification of DC". jls4561 20 hrs ago #4
Just viewed the photo of this (another) mess CharleyDog 20 hrs ago #5
A wheel chair. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #7
No way - too humiliating for the tough guy. I see a Golf Cart awaiting him. Marie Marie 18 hrs ago #24
A trebuchet. love_katz 18 hrs ago #27
Can't really... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #6
The Explosive Poop parasite is nasty. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #8
TRUMPORRHEA Gaytano70 19 hrs ago #17
Prediction: IT WILL CRACK under chopper weight Captain Zero 18 hrs ago #29
Now that would be fucking hysterical. Volaris 12 hrs ago #48
pours granite? mopinko 20 hrs ago #9
I was wondering the same. 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #10
Several reports talk about a "granite presidential seal" on the helipad muriel_volestrangler 20 hrs ago #14
So is he making a shiny smooth helipad? The GLOSSIEST MARBLE HELIPAD forgotmylogin 15 hrs ago #43
No kidding Bristlecone 18 hrs ago #30
He will use HIS GUY that POURS all his granite Captain Zero 18 hrs ago #32
Italian poured granite floors Strelnikov_ 16 hrs ago #40
I got to Italy once and they have beautiful floors they call terrazzo mahina 7 hrs ago #54
it's cement. mortar. mopinko 1 hr ago #62
I thought the only thing that could "pour" granite was a volcano Cheezoholic 17 hrs ago #36
Granite melts at 2219-2300 F hunter 17 hrs ago #38
Who writes this stuff? COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #42
u win. mopinko 13 hrs ago #47
I noticed that! electric_blue68 11 hrs ago #49
it's all just 100% madness now LymphocyteLover 4 hrs ago #55
every fucking thing. mopinko 3 hrs ago #58
At lease it's not pure gold. travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #59
neither is the coin. mopinko 1 hr ago #60
Will the helipad have his ugly mug on it? The Madcap 20 hrs ago #11
A swastika would do. nt BWdem4life 16 hrs ago #39
He'll see the entire White House retarred by this time next year Torchlight 20 hrs ago #12
The comments to that article are comedy gold. The Madcap 20 hrs ago #13
One good way to look @ this Trump's health is so bad that he can't walk all the way to the old pad. Botany 19 hrs ago #15
I don't see how upgrades to the White House grounds, Bayard 19 hrs ago #16
When will someone tell him it's OUR house, slightlv 19 hrs ago #19
Reportedly the new presidential chopper vents hot exhaust down. Igel 18 hrs ago #31
It's easier to say fuck you America than kacekwl 10 hrs ago #51
What is the problem with landing on the lawn? Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #20
Helicopters have landed and taken off at the White House for over 50 years FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #21
To keep his feet dry. maxsolomon 17 hrs ago #35
To skip the "reporters" questioning him faster Justice matters. 8 hrs ago #53
I think you're correct, he'll bar the reporters from "his" helipad FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #57
Arrogant POS n/t aggiesal 19 hrs ago #22
Why is nobody stopping this white supremacist, rapist, murderer, thief? LuvLoogie 18 hrs ago #25
Are you sure you want that question answered? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 18 hrs ago #34
Rules of law. Haw republianmushroom 18 hrs ago #26
Trump is also going to rip out some of the White House Entrance columns and replace them with Marble ones. mackdaddy 18 hrs ago #28
He reportedly wants to replace the Ionic style columns with the more ornate Corinthian ones. Ritabert 18 hrs ago #33
Why would he need to ask for permission? COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #41
All that wasted granite relogic 15 hrs ago #45
The wheels of Marine One are probably going to melt on that hot ass granite. Crowman2009 13 hrs ago #46
He can't walk the distance any longer. I wonder about vibrations Figarosmom 9 hrs ago #52
No caffeine yet, so two questions: "pouring" granite?? I know about niyad 3 hrs ago #56
So...Congress. Have it torn up today and no helipad until House approval. travelingthrulife 1 hr ago #61

purr-rat beauty

(1,807 posts)
2. At what point is it considered criminal?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:53 PM
20 hrs ago

The republican party will be known as the party of impotent assholes forever because of this.

Blue Owl

(60,347 posts)
3. Really... is NO ONE able to stop this insane, demented power toddler with his giant red plastic bat?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:54 PM
20 hrs ago

Jesus Fucking Christ.

jls4561

(3,370 posts)
4. When the history of this administration is written, there will be a chapter titled "The Enshittification of DC".
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:55 PM
20 hrs ago

CharleyDog

(841 posts)
5. Just viewed the photo of this (another) mess
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:58 PM
20 hrs ago

Trump still has to walk from the door to his helicopter, (100 feet?). Can he do that? Maybe put in a conveyance, a small "ski lift" to whisk him into his passenger seat.

muriel_volestrangler

(107,110 posts)
14. Several reports talk about a "granite presidential seal" on the helipad
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:20 PM
20 hrs ago

but obviously not "poured".

forgotmylogin

(7,975 posts)
43. So is he making a shiny smooth helipad? The GLOSSIEST MARBLE HELIPAD
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:05 PM
15 hrs ago

That'll be awesome in bad weather.

Captain Zero

(9,016 posts)
32. He will use HIS GUY that POURS all his granite
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:54 PM
18 hrs ago

No bid contract.
Brother-in-Law to the Reflecting Pool Guy.

Strelnikov_

(8,205 posts)
40. Italian poured granite floors
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:38 PM
16 hrs ago

All of the granite in the aggregate is 100% Italian granite.

mahina

(20,936 posts)
54. I got to Italy once and they have beautiful floors they call terrazzo
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 03:31 AM
7 hrs ago

It’s a aggregate in some kind of matrix like maybe epoxy but there’s no way they had epoxy hundreds of years ago.

It lasts man and it’s beautiful.

So there’s no way he’s using that

mopinko

(74,358 posts)
62. it's cement. mortar.
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 10:07 AM
1 hr ago

tho these days they do use epoxies. remarkably durable stuff.
they pour it, then grind down the surface to expose and polish the stones.
still used in institutional settings, like schools, hospitals, govt bldgs. occasionally see it in homes.

hunter

(41,027 posts)
38. Granite melts at 2219-2300 F
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:42 PM
17 hrs ago

Maybe a concrete mix that looks sort of like granite?

A poor imitation, like everything else Trump does.

electric_blue68

(28,235 posts)
49. I noticed that!
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:32 PM
11 hrs ago

Hey...Scientific Breakthrough...
LIoquid Granite!
When poured, will cure into solid form in 24 hrs.

mopinko

(74,358 posts)
60. neither is the coin.
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 09:35 AM
1 hr ago

i wonder how many of his minions r gonna buy those coins, thinking they’re solid gold. they’re just ’gold colored’.

The Madcap

(2,289 posts)
11. Will the helipad have his ugly mug on it?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:11 PM
20 hrs ago

"Chopper WH-1 landing...lining up with Dear Leader's nose..."

Torchlight

(7,464 posts)
12. He'll see the entire White House retarred by this time next year
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:13 PM
20 hrs ago

He's just the guy to do it.

Botany

(78,482 posts)
15. One good way to look @ this Trump's health is so bad that he can't walk all the way to the old pad.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:27 PM
19 hrs ago

Hey Donny, Azrael the Angel of Death is closing in on you.



Bayard

(30,947 posts)
16. I don't see how upgrades to the White House grounds,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:28 PM
19 hrs ago

Include a brand new item that wasn't there previously.

This guy doesn't think he needs permission or approval for anything he wants to do, even if its illegal. He's already torn the hell out of the White House lawn, and he got by with it.

slightlv

(8,337 posts)
19. When will someone tell him it's OUR house,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:00 PM
19 hrs ago

and he's only living their rent free because he stole the last election? please, please, someone! I'm getting tired of seeking petty crooks beat up over their crimes, while this guy completely defiles everything that's holy and totally ignores laws the rest of us have to abide by, even if we don't agree with them. That Angel of Death ain't coming fast enough!!!

Igel

(37,755 posts)
31. Reportedly the new presidential chopper vents hot exhaust down.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:53 PM
18 hrs ago

That's where the grass is. If the chopper idles for long, I assume it would also damage the soil under the grass making regrowth difficult.

Might also make it harder for his tootsies to get if the lawn has otherwise 'non-presidential,' improper drainage.

FakeNoose

(43,508 posts)
21. Helicopters have landed and taken off at the White House for over 50 years
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:09 PM
19 hrs ago

Maybe longer, but I distinctly remember Nixon taking helicopters often. Probably Lyndon Johnson did too, and every President since that time. NOW suddenly, Chump needs a helipad? Whatever for?

maxsolomon

(39,602 posts)
35. To keep his feet dry.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:30 PM
17 hrs ago

It's hard to walk on wet grass in leather-bottom dress shoes - with lifts.

Justice matters.

(10,313 posts)
53. To skip the "reporters" questioning him faster
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 03:00 AM
8 hrs ago

without putting his foot in his mouth each time ("don't care about the economy" and "don't care about inflation"...).

FakeNoose

(43,508 posts)
57. I think you're correct, he'll bar the reporters from "his" helipad
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 08:02 AM
3 hrs ago

Soon there will be no more free access to Chump at all. Everyone will have to pay for access, one way or another.

LuvLoogie

(9,119 posts)
25. Why is nobody stopping this white supremacist, rapist, murderer, thief?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:34 PM
18 hrs ago

Why do you think that is, America?

Priorities, maybe?

Yeah he's a shit mouth, shit soul vandal, but those policies...

Am I right?

mackdaddy

(2,003 posts)
28. Trump is also going to rip out some of the White House Entrance columns and replace them with Marble ones.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:37 PM
18 hrs ago

No permission, no planning. Just executive orders and no one to stop him.

Ritabert

(2,958 posts)
33. He reportedly wants to replace the Ionic style columns with the more ornate Corinthian ones.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:03 PM
18 hrs ago

I consider it tacky.

COL Mustard

(8,516 posts)
41. Why would he need to ask for permission?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:00 PM
15 hrs ago

Rules are for little people, remember? Not for people like him!

Besides, it’ll be installed before anyone can do anything about it.

relogic

(467 posts)
45. All that wasted granite
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:19 PM
15 hrs ago

Oh, he’s just prepping his tomb. No, you say it’s supposed to be gold, not black. Or then possibly it ‘s the silo cap over the suggested smart missle defense launched from the WH lawn that the SS is pushing for.

Nothing says dictator better than burying the kids’ fragile Easter eggs under a pile of impenetrable black rock to satisfy his sadism.

Figarosmom

(15,327 posts)
52. He can't walk the distance any longer. I wonder about vibrations
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 01:45 AM
9 hrs ago

With it that close to the White House. So I guess they can have the Easter Egg Hunt in the Rose Garden. The eggs will show up better on the cement.

niyad

(135,995 posts)
56. No caffeine yet, so two questions: "pouring" granite?? I know about
Fri Jul 17, 2026, 07:48 AM
3 hrs ago

"laying" slabs of granite on kitchen counters, etc., but not "pouring". Second: is granite even a normal material for a helipad? Isn't it concrete?

Please excuse if these are really dumb questions. I have not had coffee yet.

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