JUST IN: Amid the Thanksgiving rush, Donald Trump responds to ACECO Engineering & Construction — the firm overseeing the White House East Wing demolition — after they publicly called him out over unpaid balances for their services in demolishing the historic building.

In a surprising Thanksgiving-week exchange, former President Donald Trump issued a late-night response to ACECO Engineering & Construction after the company publicly accused him of failing to pay millions owed for the ongoing demolition of the White House East Wing.

The firm, which was contracted to clear the site for Trump’s proposed $2 billion luxury ballroom project, claimed that multiple invoices remain “significantly overdue,” placing strain on operations and staff.

ACECO’s statement, released earlier in the day, urged the administration to “honor its financial obligations” and highlighted mounting frustrations over stalled payments.

The announcement quickly drew national attention, especially amid ongoing legal battles surrounding the controversial redevelopment.

Trump, in his response, dismissed the company’s claims as “political theater,” insisting that all payments are “either up to date or under formal review.”

He further accused ACECO of “mismanagement and inflated billing,” suggesting the company was attempting to pressure him through the media.

Federal oversight agencies are reportedly monitoring the situation closely, as disputes between the contractor and the administration continue to escalate during a project already plagued by lawsuits, emergency appeals, and preservationist opposition.

Whether the conflict will halt the demolition — or fuel further scrutiny — remains to be seen.