ACECO Engineering & Construction Prepares Legal Case Against President Donald Trump Over Unpaid Balances Tied to the East Wing Demolition, Potential Lawsuit Could Exceed $75 Million

ACECO Engineering & Construction Prepares $75 Million Lawsuit Against President Trump Over Unpaid White House Demolition Bill

Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 — ACECO Engineering & Construction, the firm responsible for the controversial demolition of the White House East Wing, is reportedly preparing legal action against President Donald Trump over what it describes as “unpaid balances” for its services.

According to sources close to the company, ACECO has not received full payment for the extensive demolition and clearance work it completed earlier this year under a federal redevelopment order signed by the president himself. The project, which stirred nationwide outrage over the destruction of a historic part of the White House, is now at the center of a deepening financial and legal dispute.

ACECO executives claim the Trump administration failed to settle several outstanding invoices totaling over $75 million, and internal documents suggest the firm may seek damages exceeding $100 million once legal costs and breach-of-contract penalties are included.

“ACECO fulfilled every contractual obligation under the project and expects full and timely payment,” said a company representative in a brief statement. “Our legal team is reviewing all options to ensure accountability.”

The East Wing demolition — completed despite objections from the National Trust for Historic Preservation — has already drawn scrutiny from Congress, preservationists, and the Supreme Court, which is currently reviewing the legality of the project itself.

Legal experts say the brewing conflict between ACECO and the White House could complicate Trump’s already mounting legal challenges. “If ACECO can prove that the federal government, under Trump’s direction, authorized but failed to compensate for completed work, it opens a significant contractual liability case,” said constitutional law analyst Dr. Eleanor Mason.

The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment. However, officials close to the president privately dismissed the claims as “politically motivated” and insisted that all contractual payments were handled according to federal procedure.

As ACECO’s legal team prepares to move forward, the case could mark yet another high-stakes battle for President Trump — one that ties together politics, history, and millions in taxpayer funds surrounding one of the most controversial architectural decisions in modern American history.