Cocaine found near Situation Room in White House prompts investigation
Jul 07, 2023
By Mahmoud Bennett (Reporter/Producer), Jack Aylmer (Digital Producer)
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House Oversight chief seeks information from Secret Service about cocaine found in White House
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Republicans request Secret Service briefing on cocaine found at White House
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House Oversight Chair James Comer is requesting a briefing and information from the Secret Service after cocaine was found at the White House.
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House oversight committee requests briefing on cocaine found at White House
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Sen. Mike Lee, other GOP lawmakers press Secret Service for answers about cocaine found at White House
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Comer demands Secret Service briefing on White House cocaine incident
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House Oversight to investigate White House security measures after cocaine found in West Wing
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House Oversight Committee Chairman Slams Secret Service for ‘Unacceptable’ Cocaine at White House
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House GOP investigators seek briefing on ‘shameful’ cocain
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James Comer demands briefing on ‘unacceptable’ cocaine in White House
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House Republicans request briefing on cocaine found at White House
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House Oversight Chairman Comer requests Secret Service briefing on cocaine found in the White House
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House Oversight to investigate White House security measures after cocaine found in West Wing
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House Oversight Chairman Rep. Comer Demands Answers From Secret Service Over White House Cocaine Discovery
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House Republicans Request Briefing on Bag of Cocaine Found at White House
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‘Shameful Moment’: Comer Demands Answers from Secret Service after White House Cocaine Incident
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Secret Service now facing an investigation over White House cocaine scandal: ‘Unacceptable and a shameful moment’
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Comer Demands Secret Service Briefing on White House Cocaine Discovery
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House Oversight Committee Opens Investigation Into Cocaine Found at the White House
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House GOP Opens Investigation of ‘Shameful’ Discovery of Cocaine in West Wing, Demands Briefing From Secret Service
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Recent reports have revealed that cocaine was discovered near to the West Executive Entrance of the White House, close to the Situation Room. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating how this substance, classified as a Schedule 2 drug by the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Agency, ended up in one of the most secure government buildings in the world.
The media coverage of this incident appears to vary among news outlets, with right-leaning sources giving it more prominence than left-leaning outlets, while some outlets are presenting their own spin on the story.
Slate, a left-leaning publication, covered the story with a headline referencing drug use by past presidential administrations, alluding that the discovery of illicit substances in the White House is not unprecedented. Meanwhile, the right-leaning Daily Mail emphasized the proximity of the cocaine discovery to Hunter Biden’s visit to the White House, highlighting his well-known past drug abuse issues.
Online betting websites have also joined in on the speculation, listing Hunter Biden among a list of potential owners of the drugs. However, it remains unclear who brought the cocaine into the highly-trafficked area. One law enforcement official familiar with the ongoing investigation reportedly told Politico that it is unlikely the culprit will ever be found due to the nature of the discovery.
When asked about the incident, the White House referred to the Secret Service, stating that the investigation falls under their “purview.” The White House expressed confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to uncover the truth.
“We’re going to allow certainly the investigation to continue,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “And we have confidence the Secret Service will get to the bottom of this.”
President Biden has not responded directly to questions about the cocaine discovery. House Republicans have now initiated an investigation into the matter.
“The presence of illegal drugs in the White House is unacceptable and a shameful moment in the White House’s history,” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer wrote.
The House Oversight Committee says it plans to assess White House security practices and determine the failures that led to the evacuation of the building and the discovery of the illegal substance.
According to NBC, the bag containing the drugs is being tested for fingerprints and DNA as part of an investigation of the incident by the Secret Service. The agency’s inquiry is also reviewing visitor logs and camera footage to gather further information.
“I don’t think that this stayed around very long undetected, which gives the Secret Service a leg up because they will have some type of time frame to look through what White House pass holders, some press people, whoever else came through that West Wing tours, to see who came through the West Wing during a set time period,” former Secret Service Agent Charles Marino said.
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House Oversight chief seeks information from Secret Service about cocaine found in White House
Click to see story on CBS News
Republicans request Secret Service briefing on cocaine found at White House
Click to see story on NBC News
House Oversight Chair James Comer is requesting a briefing and information from the Secret Service after cocaine was found at the White House.
Click to see story on Politico
JUST IN: Biden Probe Chief James Comer Demands Briefing On ‘Shameful’ White House Cocaine Discovery
Click to see story on Mediaite
Click to close
House oversight committee requests briefing on cocaine found at White House
Click to see story on UPI
Sen. Mike Lee, other GOP lawmakers press Secret Service for answers about cocaine found at White House
Click to see story on Deseret News
Comer demands Secret Service briefing on White House cocaine incident
Click to see story on NY1
House Oversight to investigate White House security measures after cocaine found in West Wing
Click to see story on Colorado Springs Gazette
House Oversight Committee Chairman Slams Secret Service for ‘Unacceptable’ Cocaine at White House
Click to see story on The Messenger
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House GOP investigators seek briefing on ‘shameful’ cocain
Click to see story on Washington Times
James Comer demands briefing on ‘unacceptable’ cocaine in White House
Click to see story on New York Post
House Republicans request briefing on cocaine found at White House
Click to see story on Anadolu Ajansı
House Oversight Chairman Comer requests Secret Service briefing on cocaine found in the White House
Click to see story on justthenews.com
House GOP demands briefing on White House security procedures after cocaine scandal
Click to see story on The Post Millennial
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House Oversight to investigate White House security measures after cocaine found in West Wing
Click to see story on Washington Examiner
House Oversight Chairman Rep. Comer Demands Answers From Secret Service Over White House Cocaine Discovery
Click to see story on The Daily Caller
House Republicans Request Briefing on Bag of Cocaine Found at White House
Click to see story on The Epoch Times
‘Shameful Moment’: Comer Demands Answers from Secret Service after White House Cocaine Incident
Click to see story on National Review
Secret Service now facing an investigation over White House cocaine scandal: ‘Unacceptable and a shameful moment’
Click to see story on The Blaze
Comer Demands Secret Service Briefing on White House Cocaine Discovery
Click to see story on Washington Free Beacon
House Oversight Committee Opens Investigation Into Cocaine Found at the White House
Click to see story on Independent Journal Review
House Seeks Secret Service Briefing on Cocaine at White House
Click to see story on The Daily Signal
House GOP Opens Investigation of ‘Shameful’ Discovery of Cocaine in West Wing, Demands Briefing From Secret Service
Click to see story on The New York Sun
House Republicans open investigation into cocaine found in the White House
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James Comer Requests Secret Service Briefing on White House Cocaine
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28 other sources covering this story
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Center
5
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18
Last Updated
10 months ago
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