Mum’s the word from workers on East Wing demolition, including some who say they’ve signed NDAs

An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on Thursday, in Washington, DC. Eric Lee/Getty Images

Construction workers in lime green vests, hoodies and hard hats who have spent the last several days clearing the White House’s East Wing departed through the Treasury grounds on their way out for lunch break Thursday, passing camera crews and journalists who have been capturing their work since demolition began earlier this week . But they remained tight-lipped about their role in a project that has enthralled the American public.

“We’re not allowed to answer questions,” one worker said.

“Everything has to go through the White House press office,” said another.

Some even said they signed non-disclosure agreements.

A White House official to