Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays - AOL

Construction crews have removed a large granite seal from the White House helipad, a move that could signal delays for the project. Photos taken by The Associated Press on Wednesday showed workers using a jackhammer on the landing pad after the seal’s dark-gray presidential-trim detail visible last week was no longer there. The White House said it continues to improve the helipad to better match the building and grounds. It was unclear why the seal was taken out. The helipad is intended for Marine One, with President Trump saying newer helicopters are so powerful they can tear up the South Lawn grass. He estimated the project could cost up to $6 million and said Sikorsky Aircraft would pay for it, though Lockheed Martin’s unit referred questions to the White House.