White House dodges inquiries on alleged cocaine stash in West Wing.

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Wednesday’s White House press briefing was abuzz with discussions about cocaine. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the issue, shedding light on the ongoing investigation. She revealed that tours had taken place on the campus over the weekend, pointing to the Secret Service’s involvement.

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Jean-Pierre emphasized that visitors come to the West Wing for various reasons, including the popular West Wing tours. “They happen, and this past weekend, they happened on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,” she stated. The discovery of cocaine occurred on Sunday evening. Jean-Pierre confirmed that White House staffers undergo drug testing before assuming their positions and mentioned that the illicit substance was found in a heavily trafficked area.

Initial reports suggested that the substance was found in the White House library, but conflicting stories later indicated that it was discovered in the West Wing, an area accessible to Jean-Pierre, other staffers, and sometimes tourists. Jean-Pierre refrained from disclosing the specific location, emphasizing that the Secret Service was fully in control. She firmly stated, “We are not involved in this.”

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Online discussions have largely revolved around Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, who has a well-documented history of drug use. Although no reporters directly inquired about Hunter Biden, Jean-Pierre made it clear that she would not provide detailed answers. Hunter Biden had been at the White House on Friday before heading to Camp David.

“We’re committed to uncovering the truth about what happened. The Secret Service will handle it, not us,” Jean-Pierre assured. “We are not assisting in any way. This falls under the Secret Service’s jurisdiction.”

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