FOIA request for records about the cocaine found at the White House DENIED IN FULL
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A suspicious white powder at the White House had security on high alert. Initially, rumors swirled about its location: from the library where Hunter Biden used his laptop, to the tourist holding area, and even near Vice President Kamala Harris’ parking spot. Despite the myriad of cameras, pinpointing the exact location remained elusive.
Many were quick to speculate, linking the substance to Hunter Biden when it was prematurely labeled as cocaine. However, the FBI clarified that the laboratory tests didn’t yield conclusive fingerprints or DNA for any solid leads, leaving the Secret Service at a dead end.
“Your request is DENIED IN FULL.” All-caps and in bold, nonetheless.
Intriguingly, investigators eventually managed to link the substance to someone within the close circle of the Biden family. The specifics, though, remain confidential.
Jason Leopold, an investigative journalist, submitted a FOIA request to obtain information related to the incident, only to be informed that while 19 relevant documents existed, none would be released. The reason? Protecting undisclosed “investigative techniques and procedures.”
Details such as the original call to the hazmat team could provide clarity, but that too remains sealed. This incident raises a question: Had it been a more dangerous substance, would the outcome have been any different?
