Construction workers involved in the demolition of the East Wing of the White House have signed non-disclosure agreements and are not permitted to speak to the press.

Workers who did respond to press inquiries told reporters, “we’re not allowed to answer questions” and “everything has to go through the White House press office,” CNN reports.

Others said they had signed NDAs that legally prevent them from sharing confidential information. The Daily Beast has contacted the White House for comment.

A White House official who spoke to CNN said NDAs were routine, particularly as some contractors require security clearances because “there are aspects of the project that deal with operational security on campus.”

Treasury employees have also been ordered not to document the demolition, receiv

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