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Backlash Forces Maryland Firms to Go Offline Over Ballroom Project
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- The Maryland firms building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom have taken their websites offline amid backlash.
- Aceco (the demolition firm) and EAI Rolloff (debris) have reduced their online presence.
- Clark Construction continues to promote its involvement in the project.
- Three House Democrats expressed concerns over destroying a historic building and opaque approvals.
- A Washington Post poll shows 56% oppose the East Wing demolition.
