ACECO Demolition Company Files Contractor Lien Against Donald Trump and the White House Over East Wing Project
ACECO Demolition Company, the firm responsible for the recent demolition of the White House East Wing, has officially filed a contractor lien against the White House and former President Donald Trump, escalating a months-long dispute over unpaid balances.
The legal move comes after ACECO claims that despite completing the historic demolition project on schedule, the company has not received full payment for its services. The lien, a formal legal claim against property for unpaid work, signals that the dispute is moving into the legal arena and could have serious financial and political ramifications.
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.
As of now, representatives for Donald Trump and the White House have not publicly commented on the lien. It remains unclear whether the matter will be resolved privately or move to a courtroom battle, which could attract significant media attention given the historical and political stakes.
The outcome of this lien could set a precedent for how contractors navigate unpaid work on high-profile federal projects and may further complicate Trump’s already complex legal and financial landscape.
