FBI Reopens Investigation into White House Cocaine Discovery

In a surprising development, the FBI has reopened the investigation into a mysterious bag of cocaine found inside the West Wing in July 2023. Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino confirmed on May 26 that the agency is reviewing several high-profile cases, including this unusual incident. Bongino said, “Shortly after swearing in, the Director and I evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest.” He added, “We made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases.”

The Shocking Discovery and Investigation

On July 2, 2023, Secret Service agents found a small bag of cocaine near the West Wing entrance, an area used by staff, visitors, and VIPs. This led to an immediate evacuation and a full investigation. President Joe Biden and his family were not in Washington at the time but at Camp David. The FBI confirmed the substance was cocaine, but no usable fingerprints or DNA were found. The Secret Service could not identify any suspects from the over 500 people who might have been near the area.

Speculation and Public Reaction

Former President Donald Trump commented on the case, saying, “those bins are very loaded up with … hundreds and even thousands of fingerprints,” yet “it was absolutely stone cold, wiped dry.” When asked who might be responsible, Trump said, “Well, either Joe or Hunter. Could be Joe, too.” Despite this, the Biden family was away, and speculation has mainly focused on Hunter Biden’s past struggles with addiction. Hunter himself has spoken openly about his recovery, saying, “I probably smoked more parmesan cheese than anyone that you know,” joking about his past addiction.

Current Status and Outlook

Photos of the cocaine and the discovery site were released, raising concerns about White House security. With the FBI renewing its focus, many wonder if the mystery will finally be solved. Bongino’s statement confirms that progress is ongoing, but whether new evidence or suspects will emerge remains unknown. As Bongino said, “I receive requested briefings on these cases weekly and we are making progress.”