In July 2023, a Secret Service agent discovered a bag of cocaine in the White House, sparking speculation about its origins. Despite public curiosity and rumors about a certain member of the Biden family with a known history of substance abuse, no official evidence has identified the owner of the cocaine or how it entered the White House.
Recent revelations indicate that former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned in disgrace after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, attempted to destroy the cocaine evidence. According to three sources within the Secret Service, Cheatle and other top officials pushed to eliminate the cocaine but were opposed by the Secret Service Forensics Services Division and the Uniformed Division.
Tensions arose after a Uniformed Division officer discovered the cocaine on July 2, 2023, a Sunday when President Biden and his family were at Camp David. The officer was initially tasked with investigating the incident but was removed from the case after expressing a desire to follow standard crime-scene procedures. Sources suggest this decision came from Cheatle and Acting Secret Service Director Ron Rowe, who was the deputy director at the time.
Cheatle’s resignation is seen as part of a larger pattern of partisan efforts within the Secret Service to conceal evidence. Her close relationship with the Biden family, developed during her time on Vice President Biden’s protective detail, raises questions about her motives in handling the cocaine incident.
The discovery of the cocaine led to widespread media speculation and political accusations, including from Republican figures like Nikki Haley, who suggested a cover-up. Viral memes targeting Hunter Biden’s past substance abuse problems added to the scandal.
Typically, the Secret Service’s inner protective details for the president and first family would dispose of any illegal substances found in the White House or private residences, avoiding public disclosure. This practice has come under scrutiny as it conflicts with the principle of equal treatment under the law, famously touted by President Biden during legal proceedings against Donald Trump.
Critics argue that the attempt to cover up the cocaine evidence contradicts the notion that no one is above the law. The scandal has highlighted concerns about favoritism and unequal treatment within the highest levels of government protection.
