Trump Shows Xi Jinping Marine One, White House Helipad
President Donald Trump showed Chinese leader Xi Jinping his Marine One helicopter and a newly built granite helipad at the White House.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, September 24, 2026 —
During a visit to the White House, President Donald Trump provided Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a personal tour, highlighting key assets of the presidential residence. Among the items shown was the helicopter, Marine One, which is used to transport the President of the United States. Additionally, President Trump showcased a recently constructed granite helipad located on the White House grounds.
The specific date of this event was not provided in the available information. The details surrounding the meeting, beyond the tour of the helicopter and helipad, were also not specified. This interaction took place at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States.
Marine One is the call sign used by any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President of the United States. Typically, this role is fulfilled by a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King or a newer VH-60N White Hawk helicopter, both operated by the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1).
The construction of a new helipad at the White House was reported in earlier years, aimed at improving the efficiency and security of presidential travel via helicopter. The use of granite for the helipad indicates a focus on durability and potentially aesthetic integration with the surrounding grounds.
No further details regarding the specifics of the tour, the context of President Xi Jinping’s visit, or any discussions that may have occurred were made available from the provided summary. The length of the tour and the specific components of Marine One shown to the visiting leader were also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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