Federal Court Orders Trump to Pay ACECO Demolition Company Outstanding Balance Plus $500,000 Compensation
In a dramatic legal turn, a federal court has ruled that former President Donald Trump must immediately pay ACECO Demolition Company all outstanding balances owed for the demolition of the White House East Wing—along with an additional $500,000 in compensation.
The ruling comes after ACECO filed a lawsuit against both Trump and the White House, alleging that they were never fully paid for their work on the controversial demolition project. According to court filings, the company claimed it had repeatedly attempted to collect the remaining balance but was met with delays, denials, and what the firm described as “deliberate avoidance.”
During the proceedings, ACECO’s legal team argued that the company delivered its services in full and complied with all federal safety and environmental requirements throughout the politically charged demolition. They stated that the refusal to settle the outstanding invoices placed the company in financial distress and threatened the livelihoods of dozens of workers involved in the project.
The court agreed, stating that ACECO had provided sufficient evidence of unpaid balances and financial harm. In addition to ordering immediate repayment of the debt, the judge granted the company half a million dollars in compensatory damages for losses incurred during the prolonged payment dispute.
Legal analysts say the ruling represents a significant setback for Trump, who has faced multiple civil and financial battles in recent years. ACECO executives, meanwhile, expressed relief following the decision, calling it a “victory for accountability and fair business practice.”
The Trump camp has not yet issued an official response to the ruling.
As ACECO prepares to collect the court-ordered payment, industry observers note that the case may influence how contractors engage with politically sensitive federal projects moving forward, especially when high-profile figures are involved.
