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===== - The building in question is quite old (original ~1902, major addition ~1942) and therefore likely contains asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and lead-based paint given construction practices of the era. For example, one alert from the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) says: “Given the East Wing’s age and construction history, there is a real possibility that asbestos-containing materials are present.” PressReleasePoint<ref>{{cite web|title=PressReleasePoint|url=https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/white-house-east-wing-demolition-raises-alarms-over-transparency-asbestos-protections-and-worker|publisher=pressreleasepoint.com|access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref> =====
* Media & advocacy groups raise concerns that the demolition went ahead rapidly and with limited transparency about abatement and monitoring. For example, reports say the demolition appears to have been done on a fast timeline, with only water sprays visible and questions about full hazard abatement. Digital Chew<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Chew|url=https://digitalchew.com/2025/10/23/white-house-asbestos-alert-safety-fears-grow/|publisher=Digital Chew|date=2025-10-23|access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref>
* The demolition appears to have proceeded without the usual historic-preservation and public review processes. For example, experts say the usual reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) were either bypassed or not visible. Media Relations<ref>{{cite web|title=Media Relations|url=https://mediarelations.gwu.edu/media-tip-sheet-gw-experts-demolition-east-wing|publisher=Media Relations|access-date=2025-11-20}}</ref>