A recent report has alleged that a bag of cocaine discovered in the West Wing of the White House might have ties to someone within the “Biden family orbit.”
Susan Katz Keating, the publisher of Soldier of Fortune, has made these startling claims based on information from three security sources, The New York Post reports.
Keating has even gone so far as to reach out directly to President Biden to confirm the suspicions.
“Three trusted sources tell me the Secret Service gave you the name of the person who brought the cocaine into the Executive Mansion,” she said. “Is this true; and if so, can you please confirm the name?”
Keating’s attempt to send this text message was met with a “Not Delivered” label.
This method of communication was suggested by the White House itself, utilizing a text messaging system known as Community, designed for celebrities to communicate with the public.
The Secret Service, however, has refuted the claims made in the Soldier of Fortune report. Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi stated, “The Secret Service does not know who transported the small bag of cocaine into the White House.”
He elaborated on the results of their investigation, stating, “Our investigation could not lead to a person of interest and there were no discernible fingerprints or DNA that could be recovered from the packaging.”
Guglielmi emphasized the independent role of the FBI crime lab, explaining, “The FBI is nationally accredited in this area of forensic science and they conducted a very thorough analysis of the packaging.”
Despite these denials, Keating’s sources remain adamant. One source told her directly, “If you want the name, ask Joe Biden,” with the addendum, “He knows who it is.”
Another source clarified that the individual in question was within the Biden family circle but not the president’s adult son, Hunter Biden, known to be a recovering drug addict.
The incident has sparked controversy and led to speculations from various quarters. Former President Donald Trump, addressing a rally in New Hampshire, quipped, “I wonder where that cocaine came from, what happened?”
He added, “That was the quickest investigation I’ve ever seen.”
White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, responded sharply to questions surrounding the incident, stating, “The Biden family was not here.”
Emphasizing the timeline, she said, “They were not here Friday, they were not here Saturday or Sunday, they were not even here Monday. They came back on Tuesday. So to ask that question is actually incredibly irresponsible, and I’ll just leave it there.”
The cocaine was found on a Sunday, two days ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
The incident gains significance given the tight security around the White House.
The discovery of illegal drugs in such a secured area has naturally led to alarm and shock, especially among political critics.
This isn’t the first drug-related controversy for the White House in recent times. Last year, trace amounts of marijuana were found within its premises.
Additionally, five members of Biden’s team were terminated the previous year due to past marijuana use.
