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Trump Accuses Biden or Son Hunter of Cocaine White House Connection

Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy surrounding the discovery of cocaine at the White House in July 2023, directly implicating either President Joe Biden or his son, Hunter Biden, as the potential source. Trump’s claims, made during a recent interview with The Spectator, add a fresh layer of political intrigue to an incident that had already sparked significant media attention and raised questions about security protocols within the presidential residence.

The initial discovery occurred on July 2, 2023, when a small bag containing cocaine was found in a storage locker near the entrance to the West Wing, a highly trafficked area of the White House. The United States Secret Service immediately launched an investigation to identify the individual responsible for bringing the illicit substance into the premises. However, despite their efforts, the investigation ultimately concluded without a definitive suspect being identified.

Trump, in his interview, expressed skepticism regarding the Secret Service’s findings. "Well, either Joe or Hunter," Trump stated when asked by The Spectator‘s Ben Domenech about who might be responsible for the cocaine. "Could be Joe, too."

He further elaborated on his suspicions, questioning the integrity of the investigation and suggesting a possible cover-up. "That was such a terrible thing because, you know, those bins are very loaded up with…they’re not clean, and they have hundreds and even thousands of fingerprints," Trump commented. "And when they went to look at it, it was absolutely stone cold, wiped dry. You know that, right?"

Trump emphasized that the storage lockers are typically covered in fingerprints but asserted that the locker containing the cocaine appeared to have been cleaned meticulously, "wiped out with, with the strongest form of alcohol." He concluded this line of reasoning with a cryptic statement: "By the way, and I have to tell you, I think I’m going to look into that because it was… bad stuff happened there," without providing further details.

The timeline of events is crucial to understanding the context of Trump’s allegations. At the time of the cocaine discovery, President Biden and his family, including Hunter Biden, were not residing at the White House. Instead, they were at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.

This fact was emphasized by then-White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in response to persistent media inquiries about the incident. "The Biden family was not here," Jean-Pierre stated emphatically during a press conference. "They were at Camp David. 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 discovery of the cocaine inevitably drew attention to Hunter Biden’s well-documented struggles with substance abuse. Hunter Biden has publicly acknowledged his past addiction to crack cocaine, detailing his experiences in his 2021 memoir, Beautiful Things. In the memoir, he describes how, at the lowest point of his addiction, he used to need the drug hourly. However, he has also testified under oath that he has been sober since 2019.

While Hunter Biden’s past substance abuse issues have been a subject of public scrutiny and political attacks, it is essential to consider the timeline and circumstances surrounding the White House cocaine incident. As Jean-Pierre reiterated, he and the rest of the family were not present at the White House when the cocaine was discovered.

The Secret Service’s investigation, which was ultimately closed without identifying a suspect, cited a lack of concrete evidence and the high-traffic nature of the location where the cocaine was found. "There was no surveillance video footage found that provided investigative leads or any other means for investigators to identify who may have deposited the found substance in this area," the Secret Service said in its statement. "Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered."

The Secret Service highlighted challenges inherent in the investigation, including the lack of specific surveillance footage and the large number of people with access to the area. However, the inability to identify a suspect has fueled speculation and conspiracy theories, particularly among those critical of the Biden administration.

Trump’s renewed focus on the incident and his direct accusation against President Biden or Hunter Biden are likely to further intensify the political polarization surrounding the issue. His unsubstantiated claims, lacking any verifiable evidence, may be interpreted as an attempt to damage the reputation of President Biden and his family, particularly as the 2024 presidential election cycle gains momentum.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Biden’s office and Hunter Biden’s legal team for comment on Trump’s remarks but did not immediately receive a reply.