A recently surfaced report has reignited controversy over the July 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine in the White House, casting doubt on how the Biden administration and Secret Service handled the investigation. Investigative journalist Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics revealed that internal documents show the Secret Service destroyed the cocaine just one day after suddenly closing the case. The substance had been tested by the Secret Service, D.C. Fire Department hazmat team, and the FBI before being transferred to the D.C. Metropolitan Police for destruction. However, a lack of conclusive documentation—such as a DEA file titled “Destruction” with no destruction date—has fueled concerns about transparency. Some internal reports even suggest retaliation against an official who questioned the decision to destroy the evidence.

Despite official claims that no viable fingerprints or DNA could be recovered, neither the FBI nor the Secret Service has released forensic lab results. Forensic experts contend that only retesting could confirm whether DNA analysis was possible—something no longer feasible if the evidence has indeed been destroyed. Critics, including former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino, argue that the swift closure of the investigation and destruction of evidence represent a significant breach of protocol. The incident, especially given its location within the White House, continues to draw political scrutiny and public skepticism, with renewed calls for accountability and a more thorough inquiry into how the case was handled from start to finish.