The metaphorical wrecking ball analogy takes a physical form.

[Nostra]

White House East Wing Demolition: A Teachable Moment for Asbestos Transparency, Prevention, and Safety​

October 23, 2025 ADAO Letter to President Trump — Formal Demand for Disclosure of All Environmental and Worker-Safety Documentation Related to the East Wing Demolition


EPA and OSHA standards set a national benchmark for responsible, transparent construction, demolitions, and repairs, and they are important standards that the White House should uphold and model. Public documentation of compliance demonstrates how high-profile, privately funded projects uphold the worker-protection and environmental-safety laws that are expected of every job site in America. So far, there has been no public announcement of such compliance.

The project, reportedly designed by McCrery Architects, is being led by firms such as Clark Construction and AECOM, both known for large-scale federal work. Firms with this level of experience should follow all applicable EPA and OSHA regulations for asbestos and lead testing, abatement, and worker protection.

Under these standards:

• EPA rules require a complete asbestos inspection before demolition or renovation, written notification to authorities, and strict work practices to prevent asbestos fibers from escaping into the air.
• OSHA standards require worker protection from airborne asbestos, silica, and lead through exposure assessments, respirators and protective clothing, regulated work areas, and training and medical surveillance.
• EPA–OSHA coordination ensures that hazardous materials are safely removed by experts, air quality is monitored during work, and waste is sealed, labeled, and disposed of at approved hazardous-waste facilities.

These requirements are standard on all federal demolition projects and are designed to prevent exposure to dangerous, toxic substances like asbestos, to protect lives, and ensure environmental compliance. To date, these documents, if they exist, have not been publicly disclosed.

The National Capital Planning Commission has not granted final project authorization and is currently inactive due to the federal shutdown. No oversight body has publicly confirmed that environmental safety reviews have been conducted.

https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/white-house-demolition-risk/

Oct 23, 2025
The Honorable Donald J. Trump Office of the President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov
Subject: Formal Demand for Disclosure of All Environmental and Worker-Safety Documentation Related to the East Wing Demolition

Dear President Trump,
...Accordingly, ADAO demands that the requested documents be made publicly available within ten (10) business days of receipt of this letter. If the information is withheld or incomplete, we will seek disclosure through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Congressional oversight.

We request written confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of release of the requested records. Please direct your response to: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization 1525 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 318 Redondo Beach, California 90278 (310) 254-7477 Respectfully, Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) linda@asbestosdiseaseawareness.org
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never test me, incel.

The contractors called OSHA, but they got a recording of Schumer saying to call back in a few months cuz he shut down the government.

Not only is Schumer trying to starve poor Americans, he is trying to give the rest of us cancer from asbestos.

Asshole.

 

[Nostra]

It's a part of the grift

Explain the grift when Trump and private donors are paying for it? Exactly who is the victim here?

 

[Nostra]

trump is tearing down the WH like he is tearing down the country.

Which means only in the delusional minds of single digit IQ window lickers like you.

 

[Thinker101]

the lack of proof it was safe. usually when asbestos is revoved, there are curtains/tents to make sure it doesn't go airborne. have YOU seen any of that? where is the EPA finding prior to demolition? oh ya.....elon ended them all & those left are probably furloughed.

Yep, and when they don't find asbestos, there are no curtains/tents....ain't that a shocker.

 

[MarathonMike]

But you do?



What was wrong with investing in Kamala?

Trump haters don't realize how entertaining they are.

 

[Rawley]

Explain the grift when Trump and private donors are paying for it? Exactly who is the victim here?

They are still operating on '10% for the Big Guy' time.

 

[Lockback]

Trump haters don't realize how entertaining they are.

They really are hilarious.

 

[playtime]

Oh my, strongly worded letters. I’m sure that’s going to change things.

Lol... clever.

The courts may agree.

 

[playtime]

But you do?



What was wrong with investing in Kamala?

 

[playtime]

The contractors called OSHA, but they got a recording of Schumer saying to call back in a few months cuz he shut down the government.

Yer party owns the house, senate, & what is left of the white house. They own this.

Not only is Schumer trying to starve poor Americans, he is trying to give the rest of us cancer from asbestos.

Bless yer heart for trying so hard.

Asshole.

Try again.

Asswipe.

 

[August West]

They’ve already protested cow farts. So, that’s no leap.

Who is "they"?

 

[BackAgain]

Who is "they"?

Who do you think?

 

[TimFitz]

You can't explain it any other way because you are part of the group think collective. You have been programmed to think leadership is playing along and keeping the status quo. You wouldn't know REAL leadership if it kicked you in the ass.

Some of my best coaches, teachers and bosses were tough, demanding and in your face. They brought out the best in me because I'm not a simpering *****. Apparently you have no idea what I'm talking about.

I hit a nerve!

I had never given all that much thought to the idea that Trumpsters don’t have much experience with strong management or leadership.

But, when I commented on it, confirmation of my theory was swift.

Aside from that, most of your post was an attempt to put words in my mouth

 

[Nostra]

Yer party owns the house, senate, & what is left of the white house. They own this.


Bless yer heart for trying so hard.


Try again.

Asswipe.

Proof Schumer is holding America hostage on a political stunt. CRs are for funding already negotiated and voted on programs, not new programs.

Since board Dimtards are avoiding my education thread like it's a job.............




Summary

The program activities of most federal agencies are generally funded on an annual basis through the enactment of regular appropriations acts. When those annual appropriations acts are not enacted by the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1), one or more continuing appropriations acts (commonly known as continuing resolutions or CRs) may be enacted to provide temporary funding to continue certain programs and activities until action on the regular appropriations acts is completed.

There are six main features of CRs.

First, CRs have provided funding for certain activities (coverage), which are typically specified with reference to the prior fiscal year's appropriations acts.

Second, CRs provide budget authority for a specified duration of time. This duration may be as short as a single day or as long as the remainder of the fiscal year.

Third, in recent practice, CRs have typically provided funds based on an overall funding rate rather than in specified amounts.

Fourth, the use of budget authority provided in the CR has been prohibited for new activities not funded in the previous fiscal year.

Fifth, the duration and amount of funds in the CR, and purposes for which they may be used for specified activities, may be adjusted through anomalies.

Sixth, legislative provisions—which create, amend, or extend other laws—have been included in some instances.


https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R46595

 

[Nostra]

Explain the grift when Trump and private donors are paying for it? Exactly who is the victim here?

: crickets: from Dante

 

[TimFitz]

But you do?



What was wrong with investing in Kamala?

Yes, to the degree possible.

I first became aware of him when Fred Trump promoted him as front man for his Grand Hyatt deal in the early 1980’s.

I didn’t learn him from gossip columns (which he constantly connived to be in). nor do I think real wealth looks anything like the vulgar displays he puts on.

I watched his business deals. His many failure and bankruptcies, his evolution into developer of condos for money launderers, and his dependence on Russian oligarchs.

Most everything you think you know about Trump is fake.

He has tended his facade relentlessly every day of his adult life.

 

[Delldude]

Yes, to the degree possible.

I first became aware of him when Fred Trump promoted him as front man for his Grand Hyatt deal in the early 1980’s.

I didn’t learn him from gossip columns (which he constantly connived to be in). nor do I think real wealth looks anything like the vulgar displays he puts on.

I watched his business deals. His many failure and bankruptcies, his evolution into developer of condos for money launderers, and his dependence on Russian oligarchs.

Most everything you think you know about Trump is fake.

He has tended his facade relentlessly every day of his adult life.

Gee Timmy, sounds like a Kennedy.

 

[TimFitz]

Gee Timmy, sounds like a Kennedy.

An interesting observation!

Of course, Joe Kennedy was far wealthier, and considerably more connected that Fred Trump ever was.

Also, I doubt that Fred actually dreamed of installing his son in the White House, as Joe did.

But it IS an interesting observation!

 

[TimFitz]

Sounds like you have a serious case of penis envy.

Sounds like you have nothing to say, and are well aware that what I said about Trump is true.

So, a juvenile personal insult is all you have.

That may have worked in middle school.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Thinking it matters who is paying for the degradation of what is essentially a historical monument misses the point in ways that are apparently either too far over your head to comprehend or just another head in the sand moment for a trumple.

The east wing is not a historical monument or it would have been declared a historical monument long ago. Stop being a dolt.