Demolition Company Tearing Down White House Flooded With Negative Reviews

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Their website is offline.

Newsweek is not considered a reliable news source by Wikipedia.

Demolition Company Tearing Down White House Flooded With Negative Reviews

PUBLISHED
OCT 21, 2025 AT 06:28 AM EDT
UPDATED
OCT 21, 2025 AT 08:30 AM EDT

The company that is demolishing part of the White House to make space for President Donald Trump’s ballroom has been flooded with negative reviews online by people angry at the partial destruction of the East Wing.

“Destroying ‘The People’s House’ with no regard for their permission,” a one-star review on Google Maps reads. “Deplorable act no matter the reason.”

Dozens of people who gave the Maryland-headquartered demolition contractor, Aceco LLC, one-star reviews in the last few hours alone have similar feelings.

Newsweek contacted Aceco by email for comment on Tuesday morning outside of standard working hours.

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[Vinca]

1. Good.

[Irish_Dem]

2. The employees should be arrested.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

13. For what? They don't make the decisions.

Their choice is to show up or be fired.

And good afternoon.

[2naSalit]

23. No...

They have a choice to refuse to do this, lose their job or not!

Perhaps a few pounds of sugar in the fuel tanks is in order to help stop this crime against We the People and OUR property.

Fucking ogre needs to be evicted and I don't care how as long as it's brutal.

[ProfessorGAC]

44. Sugar In The Gas Tank Doesn't Really Work

I suppose your "few pounds" could clog a fuel filter, but since it's completely insoluble in gasoline, it just sits in the bottom of the tank
If it gets to the engine, it will burn just like the gas, albeit releasing only around 40% of the energy per unit mass.
Sugar in the gas tank is mostly an urban myth.
Now, concentrated sulfuric acid is another story, but much more dangerous to mess with than sugar.

[2naSalit]

64. I suspect we're...

Talking diesel here, most of that sized stuff runs on diesel most of the time. But I like your idea.

[vanlassie]

45. Please don't condone vandalism.

Here, anyway.

[flashman13]

39. Management could be held liable for failing to have the proper demolition permits.

[crazylikafox]

43. My thoughts exactly

I had to get demolition permits just to remove an ancient travel trailer and shed

[progressoid]

46. Permits?

We don't need no stinking permits.

[Totally Tunsie]

55. From GOOGLE: The White House does not require local construction permits because it is a federal property

but it is subject to its own set of federal reviews and approvals. Federal projects, like those at the White House, operate under different rules than public projects and are not subject to local building codes or the need to obtain permits from local jurisdictions like the District of Columbia Department of Buildings. Instead, they must undergo a review process involving the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and other federal bodies, though the White House may assert its own authority and may not seek approval for certain projects.

No local permits: The White House is a federal property, and federal entities are not required to get permits from local authorities when working on their own properties.

Internal and federal reviews: The White House is subject to federal reviews and oversight, particularly from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) for major projects, though its authority can be contested or superseded.

Specific project reviews: Projects are reviewed for aesthetics and environmental impacts, and the White House has sometimes asserted that it doesn't need approval for certain demolition or construction work, even as some reports indicate that federal law requires review of any exterior construction project.

Security is the priority: Safety and security are paramount, and the US Secret Service can intervene to prevent any construction that could jeopardize the President or Vice President.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

65. Just following orders?

[Silent Type]

3. GOPers have money and will hire company, expanding their business. They probably appreciate the exposure.

[cbabe]

4. Site down? Give them a call:

AllBiz
https://www.allbiz.com › business › aceco-llc-301-588-0707

Aceco LLC | [phone] | Silver Spring, Maryland - AllBiz

Aceco LLC is a Silver Spring, Md.-based demolition company founded in 1936. The company offers full-service demolition, environmental remediation, and

[niyad]

14. Goes to voicemail. I figure the phones will shut down soon.

Their website was working just fine earlier. . Keep it up, DU'ers.

[SheltieLover]

52. Good. If their site & phones are shut down, they are losing potential new customers.

[ffr]

16. We can fax them our feelings too! That number is 301-588-2542. Their Website has been taken offline already.

Website http://www.acecoworld.com
Revenue $35.6 million
Funding $2 million
Employees 79 (35 on RocketReach)
Founded 1936
Address 901 Stoddard Place, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

[Maru Kitteh]

5. Whoever sought the contract should be jailed.

If the company has criminal and legal liability, I hope it is pursued to the fullest extent.

[Goonch]

6. ;-{).........

[slightlv]

36. Did you notice how trump said he loved the White House while

being asked about this demolition? Totally contradictory to what he said last time he was asked... which was during the first "term" back in 2016, and wanted to move the WH to Mar-a-Lago.

With the total lack of care or respect he's showing by doing this... and, with NONE of the mandatory approvals... I'd say he still hates the WH no matter what he said a couple of days ago. The man lies as easily as some people breathe.

Me... I'm just heartsick. First, paving over the beautiful rose garden, and now this... which is exactly what he said he'd NOT do... that is, he said it was going to be "next to" the East Wing, but that the East Wing, itself, would not be touched... the ballroom wouldn't impact the East Wing in any way. Yeah... somebody show me something else he swears is "truth." He wouldn't know truth if it came up and bit him in his quite ample butt.

[Goonch]

42. ;-{) by way of comparison....

Incredible 90,000 Square Foot Mansion

[eppur_se_muova]

54. "I DID THAT !" nt

[usonian]

7. A VOLVO?

Asking for a vän. 🇸🇪

[littlemissmartypants]

21. Haven't you heard? It's America(n) First? 🤪

[Totally Tunsie]

56. Volvo manufactures heavy machinery in the US, with its main US construction equipment production

facility located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. In fact, they are expanding their PA facilities.

For reference: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2025/06/20/news/volvo-expands-us-equipment-manufacturing/9132.html

To better serve its North American customers, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is expanding heavy equipment production at its factory in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
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"This increase in production capacity means that over 50% of our North American machine supply can be built here in Shippensburg, resulting in shorter lead times while also creating opportunities for supplier growth," said Scott Young, head of Region North America at Volvo CE.

Alongside the expansion, the Swedish equipment manufacturer will be modernizing the Pennsylvania factory. These upgrades include the installation of new assembly lines, integration of automation, and training workers to prepare them for the expanded production.

[littlemissmartypants]

57. Good. Who owns the company?

[Totally Tunsie]

59. It's a Swedish company providing good jobs to more than 20,000 Americans in North America.

[littlemissmartypants]

60. It's owned by venture capitalists.

For example:

Bain Capital*, BMW i Ventures, Google Ventures, Khosla, Salesforce, Softbank, THL Partners

Vulture Capitalism has ruined this country.

But if you want to invest in Sweden here's how:

Are you a great fit for us?
Pitch us: Do you have a startup that could use a boost? Send us your pitch.

Get in touch
https://www.volvogroup.com/en/about-us/organization/volvo-group-venture-capital/contact-us.html
Portfolio Companies
https://www.volvogroup.com/en/about-us/organization/volvo-group-venture-capital/portfolio-highlights.html

*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain_Capital

[Totally Tunsie]

61. 20,000 Americans are earning good money, feeding their families, and paying their taxes.

I'm good with that.

Volvo Sweden is investing in the U.S. Otherwise, these jobs would be in China with NO benefit to the U.S.

[littlemissmartypants]

62. I'd rather not invest anything, time or money or a reputation, in companies like Bain. Nothing is forever.

And Volvo is already in China, too. Give it some time.

The President and CEO of AB Volvo, Martin Lundstedt, has a total yearly compensation of approximately SEK 69.64 million, which includes a salary and bonuses. His salary constitutes about 31.2% of this total compensation.

https://investors.volvocars.com/~/media/Files/V/Volvo-Cars-IR-V2/AGM%202025%20SWE/133%20Remuneration%20Report%202024%20-%20English.pdf

[C_U_L8R]

8. Ask them where they've posted their building permits.

Bet they’re lacking insurance and other necessary stuff as well.

[Totally Tunsie]

58. Permits aren't required.

See #55 above.

[Deuxcents]

9. What was the agreement for payment and who is responsible for said payment?

What other projects are in their portfolio? Who issued permits?

[littlemissmartypants]

24. Please! Get right on researching those details and share them! TY ❤️

[BadgerMom]

30. Worthy questions that once upon a time in America would have been

asked by our media. Now? Hahahaha. Worthless media will report on how difficult the opposition is.

[Bettie]

10. Isn't the contractor supposed to ensure that all

of the permits and documentation is correct and valid before starting a job?

[underpants]

11. You'd think they would

Every is so shadowy and shady around Trump

[bronxiteforever]

12. If the GOP ever comes to negotiating the budget

our party leaders should add a restore the East Wing to its original condition payment.

[ffr]

18. I already want the new ballroom razed. I don't care when, but in my lifetime, I want to hammer it to bits.

Fuck this!

[Paladin]

32. Completely agree with you.

One of the first acts of the new Democratic presidency should be the destruction of trump's disgraceful changes to the White House---all of them: the ballroom, that horrible concrete-and-umbrella replacement of the rose garden, all the cheap-ass gold interior monstrosities, and banishment of all images of trump, his filthy family, and his criminally-inept associates. If public funds are required to accomplish the foregoing and I'm still around, I'll give what I can...

[Escurumbele]

15. That company will find out that trump doesn't pay its bills, that will be their wake-up call.

[cab67]

17. The leadership of this company needs to be subpoenaed to appear at a congressional hearing.

pronto

[ffr]

20. I second that!

[twodogsbarking]

19. The British essentially did the same thing in 1814.

[littlemissmartypants]

27. Really!? How so?

[twodogsbarking]

33. He's just getting started.

In 1814, the British attacked Washington, D.C., burning public buildings such as the White House and the Capitol after defeating the American militia at the Battle of Bladensburg. This "Burning of Washington" was a retaliation for American raids on Canadian cities and was the only time the U.S. capital has been captured by a foreign power since the Revolutionary War

[slightlv]

37. Yeah...

only time the U.S. capital has been captured by a foreign power since the Revolutionary War... Until now, that is! I know, technically he's not a foreign power, but I see him as such.

[twodogsbarking]

38. He is American and foreign.

[crazylikafox]

48. Yes! King George III

The last King who tried to rule us

[LudwigPastorius]

22. At least we know that Trump is going to stiff them.

[Maeve]

25. Someone needs to demand to see the permit

[littlemissmartypants]

28. If there is one. I doubt it.

[NJCher]

34. I'm planning for

a four-car garage with a studio apartment over it. The number one thing on my mind is the zoning officer and how much grief I'm going to get over putting in a garage on my own property.

I'm sure a permit never occurred to trump, even though he's supposedly in the property management business. One night I stayed up late examining the finances on how he did property management and I found out that he screwed up so much he had to waive his property management fees many, many times. This was back when they had that judge monitoring his businesses. Can't remember her name--hope it comes back to me.

[littlemissmartypants]

40. I hope that you have smooth sailing with your construction.

I'm thinking about some capital improvements on the farm and headaches are guaranteed.

The push for deregulation by the regime is a foregone conclusion based on what PPP (President Psychopath Pedophile) believes are his previous encounters with unfair treatment. More of the "revenge tour" mentality characteristics of the psychopath.

I go down lots of research rabbitholes. But then I thrive on reading and learning, too. If you recall her name, please share.

Thanks for the reply. ❤️

[uncle ray]

29. wait till we get to the actual construction!

ultimately we will end up having to tear this monstrosity down because it will be more bug infested than a trump apartment...the russian kind of bugs, that is.

[BidenRocks]

31. Of course this crew has

Security clearances for this level of classified material.

We blew up our new Russian embassy due to bugs.
Chumps 747 should be in the desert for the same reason.

Security is non-existent under this orange threat.

Stop Him Congress!

[ultralite001]

35. Give us the date + time for the protest...

Krasnov needs to know folks are PISSED…

It’s our house + IT’S BEING DESTROYED…

He didn’t bother to ask us… We will show up…

[NBachers]

41. Will he farm out the foundation for body disposal like he did for the Mob in New York?

[Goonch]

47. ;-{) Here is a view of a massive 90,000 square foot estate.

This enormous Florida mansion, nicknamed ‘Versailles’ is an astounding 90,000 square feet! This makes it the largest single family residence in the United States.

[intheflow]

49. Wikipedia doesn't say shit about Newsweek not being a reliable new source.

The page reports inaccuracies and that the Southern Poverty Law Center reported 3 years ago that the magazine had taken a hard right turn. However, that's not necessarily Wikipedia's position, just the SPLC's.

The Ad Fontes Media's Media Bias Chart rates Newsweek a centrist publication, which means there will be conservative pieces as well as liberal pieces. Ad Fontes Media is an independent organization that was started by a lawyer in Denver who started developing her methodology to determine bias in 2015. As a librarian, this is my go-to source for media bias as it's updated and sources are reevaluted on an ongoing basis with a team of evaluators from all over the political spectrum.

To see the Media Bias Chart: https://app.adfontesmedia.com/chart/interactive?utm_source=adfontesmedia&utm_medium=website
You might have to type "Newsweek" in the search box to get its rating.

To read what they have to say about Newsweek specifically, including an explanation of methodology and recent examples: https://adfontesmedia.com/newsweek-bias-and-reliability/

[mahatmakanejeeves]

51. You have to go past the public pages to see that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Perennial_sources

Unlike articles before 2013, Newsweek articles since 2013 are not generally reliable. From 2013 to 2018, Newsweek was owned and operated by IBT Media, the parent company of International Business Times. IBT Media introduced a number of bad practices to the once reputable magazine and mainly focused on clickbait headlines over quality journalism. Its current relationship with IBT Media is unclear, and Newsweek's quality has not returned to its status prior to the 2013 purchase. Many editors have noted that there are several exceptions to this standard, so consensus is to evaluate Newsweek content on a case-by-case basis. In addition, as of April 2024, Newsweek has disclosed that they make use of AI assistance to write articles. See also: Newsweek (pre-2013).

And good afternoon.

[intheflow]

53. Okay. But this doesn't say what you think it says.

From your link:

What this page is not

☒ a policy or guideline
☒ a list of pre-approved sources that can always be used without regard for the ordinary rules of editing
☒ a list of banned sources that can never be used or should be removed on sight
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So an editor can claim that, but since Wikipedia is editable by everyone and there are over 500 links to various discussions, it's just that guy's opinion. It's not an official rating of bias, as clearly cited, above. You've cited one that I couldn't even find. The link you provided brought up the page to search for Reliable Sources, but I had to search for Newsweek. That's when the 500+ discussions came up.

But you know, I'm just a librarian. What would I and my Masters degree know about reliable sources for information?

[LisaM]

50. Yeah, I saw their name on the equipment.

It's irresponsible of them. They can't possibly have all the needed permits. Or, apparently, a moral compass.

[Torchlight]

63. Aceco LLC is receiving an education about consequence of choice

Excuses won't cover up a bad smell, and the marketplace of ideas (the altar to which they bend their knees) takes no prisoners when freely offered.

[twodogsbarking]

66. Me too.

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20737722