Lab analysis confirmed substance to be cocaine, prompting further inquiries into its presence at White House
Former President Donald Trump launched unfounded accusations suggesting that a baggie of cocaine found at the White House belonged to President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.
The substance was discovered during a routine security sweep of the West Wing by US Secret Service agents. Contrary to Trump's claims, lab analysis confirmed the substance to be cocaine, prompting further inquiries into its presence. Trump seized the opportunity to make baseless smears, targeting both the media and the special counsel prosecutor appointed to handle cases against him.
In a series of posts on his social media platform, Truth
Social, Trump noted, "Does anybody really believe that the cocaine found in
the West Wing of the White House, very close to the Oval Office, is for the
use of anyone other than Hunter & Joe Biden?" He went on to predict that
the media would downplay the significance of the find and discredit it as
aspirin. Trump also questioned the appearance of the special counsel
prosecutor, Jack Smith, referring to him as "Deranged Jack Smith" and
suggesting that he looked like a drug addict.
Meanwhile, lab analysis confirmed the substance as cocaine,
leading to questions about its origin and how it entered a public waiting
area of the West Wing. A spokesperson for the US Secret Service confirmed
the laboratory result and stated that an investigation would be conducted to
determine the cause and manner of the drug's presence. White House press
secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified that the cocaine was discovered in a
heavily-traveled area with frequent visitors and staff tours.
Notably, neither President Joe Biden nor any members of his
family were present at the White House during the incident. The Biden family
was spending the holiday weekend at Camp David. While President Biden has no
history of drug use, his son Hunter has been open about his past struggles
with addiction.
Trump's baseless allegations and attempts to connect the
cocaine find to the Bidens continue to capture attention. The story remains
a major focus, with Republican Senator demanding answers regarding the
Secret Service's explanation for how the drug entered the White House. The
investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.
While
the claims made by Trump lack evidence, they have sparked further
discussions about the security protocols and potential risks within the
White House. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing scrutiny faced
by public figures and the importance of accurate reporting in such
situations.
Quote from White House press secretary Karine
Jean-Pierre: "The president and the first lady and their family were not
here this weekend."
Quote from Trump's social media post: "But
watch, the Fake News Media will soon start saying that the amount found was
'very small,' & it wasn't really COCAINE, but rather common ground up
Aspirin, & the story will vanish."
Quote from Trump's social
media post: "Has Deranged Jack Smith, the crazy, Trump hating Special
Prosecutor, been seen in the area of the COCAINE? He looks like a crackhead
to me!"
