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Trump stiffs East Wing demolition crew [1]

['Jason Weisberger']

Date: 2025-11-10  



ACECO Demolition, the company that took a wrecking ball to the White House East Wing, to make space for the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom, found that Trump still doesn't pay his contractors. After completing the job on time and in accordance with the contract, the firm claims it's still waiting to be paid and has filed a contractor's lien against both Trump and the White House.

In a statement, ACECO said, "We completed our work on the East Wing of the White House with professionalism and efficiency, yet our invoices remain unpaid. Filing a contractor lien was a necessary step to protect our legal and financial interests." This development adds another chapter to a growing list of controversies surrounding the White House East Wing demolition project, which has drawn attention for both its scale and the high-profile nature of the parties involved. Legal experts say that filing a contractor lien is a standard step when disputes over payments arise but is unusual for projects involving the White House or former presidents. USAimidia



It's the kind of headline that feels less like news and more like a rerun. Trump's long history of unpaid contractors apparently extends to the nation's most famous address, where the demolition bill has now become a legal liability. Filing a lien on federal property is virtually unheard of, but so was tearing down the East Wing to make room for an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Previously:

• Senators to scrutinize the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom

• White House to spend $200m on golden ballroom for Trump

• Rest assured, Trump's top priority is The Great Ballroom of People Who Can Afford the Cover Charge

• Satellite image shows East Wing of White House completely demolished to make way for 'Epstein Ballroom'

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