President Donald Trump on Wednesday displayed a new helipad under construction on the White House lawn, describing its granite surface and durability while noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit next month.

Trump said the granite can withstand 35,000 pounds per square inch of pressure and that it would not show marks from hammering. He said the helipad will be built with white granite, replacing a portion of the driveway and the walkway from the diplomatic entrance. He asserted that asphalt is unsuitable for a "great house" and that concrete would support only a fraction of the strength.

He called the work "very exciting" and said it will remain after his presidency. He indicated that construction will continue despite court orders seeking to halt the project without congressional approval and that he expects the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.

Trump said the $400 million ballroom will add security with anti‑drone technology and that his administration previously sought $1 billion in congressional funding for military improvements to the structure. He noted a $1 million donation from Scotts‑Miracle‑Gro, whose former CEO is a Trump supporter, to repair lawn damage from his UFC fight and helipad construction.

He signed a granite stone marked "Donald Trump 45‑47 president" and asked reporters if they knew the word "media," then joked about leaving the stone upside‑down so his signature would be visible. He said he delayed regrading the helipad to make the surface flatter and claimed the granite will have a million‑year life and will not break, leak, or fail, contrasting with earlier problems of the Reflecting Pool project.

He said nature is stronger than what humans can produce. The project's longevity after Trump leaves office remains uncertain, as the Reflecting Pool's paint and liner deteriorated shortly after installation and legal challenges to the ballroom continue.