In a surprising legal twist, a federal court has ruled that former President Donald Trump must immediately pay ACECO Demolition Company both their outstanding balance and an additional $500,000 in compensation.
The decision comes after ACECO sued both the White House and Trump over unpaid fees tied to the East Wing demolition project — a case that’s been quietly simmering for months before finally reaching a verdict this week.
According to court filings, ACECO claimed it completed the contracted work but was left hanging when the final payments never came through. The judge sided with the company, calling the nonpayment “a clear breach of contractual obligation,” and ordered Trump to settle the bill immediately.
Neither Trump’s legal team nor ACECO representatives have made official statements following the ruling, but insiders close to the case say the former president’s lawyers plan to appeal the decision.
The East Wing project, which involved extensive demolition and renovation work, reportedly faced several delays and disputes over cost overruns — and this lawsuit appears to be one of the lingering aftershocks.
While $500,000 may not make headlines in Trump’s world of billion-dollar valuations, the ruling adds yet another layer of financial and legal pressure as he juggles multiple court battles across the country.
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