White House demolition raises concerns over asbestos release and worker safety

[pnwmom]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2025

WHITE HOUSE EAST WING DEMOLITION RAISES ALARMS OVER TRANSPARENCY OF ASBESTOS PROTECTIONS AND WORKER SAFETY

ADAO Calls on the White House to Publish All Safety, Inspection Reports and Demonstrate Its Commitment to Prevention, Accountability, and Public Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, is calling for immediate transparency and strict compliance with federal safety laws following news that the entire historic East Wing of the White House will be demolished.

The demolition, which began on Monday, is part of a privately funded initiative commissioned by Donald Trump to build a ballroom and has sparked growing concern over potential asbestos exposure risks to workers, staff, and visitors. ADAO is calling for the administration to immediately release full information on its compliance with all required environmental safety measures during the ongoing demolition and reaffirm its commitment to prevention, accountability, and the protection of public health in all federal construction projects

. https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/release-white-house-east-wing-demolition/

[sakabatou]

1. "We'll worry about arising problems later." -WH, probably

[Lovie777]

2. WH don't care about health concerns....................