Photos Of Cocaine Found Inside Biden WH Released Nearly Three Years Later

Nearly three years after a small bag of cocaine was discovered inside the White House complex, newly released evidence photos are once again raising serious questions about security inside the most protected building in the United States.

The images show a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance inside cubby #50 near an entrance to the West Wing. According to ABC News, the cubby area is commonly used during guided tours, where visitors are instructed to leave their phones and personal belongings before entering more secure sections of the complex.

The cocaine was discovered on July 2, 2023, during the presidency of Joe Biden. At the time, Biden and then–Vice President Kamala Harris were away from Washington. The White House was briefly shut down as authorities assessed the substance and initiated an investigation.

The United States Secret Service confirmed the bag was found in a heavily trafficked area of the complex. Tours in that section are by invitation and are typically led by White House staff. Investigators acknowledged that hundreds of individuals may have had access to the cubby area and that available security camera footage failed to identify a suspect.

Internal Secret Service emails later obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation quickly took custody of what was initially described as “white powder” and transported it to its crime laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for testing.

On July 12, 2023, the Secret Service announced it was closing the investigation without identifying a suspect. Officials stated that the bag had undergone testing for DNA and fingerprints but did not yield usable forensic evidence.

The explanation immediately drew criticism from congressional Republicans, who questioned how a controlled substance could enter a highly secured portion of the White House without triggering clearer accountability. Concerns were raised about surveillance blind spots, visitor screening procedures, and broader security protocols.

Fox News host Jesse Watters later posted the newly released images on X, reigniting public scrutiny.

The D.C. Fire Department conducted an on-site test, ruling out a biological hazard while confirming the substance was cocaine. The Secret Service led the investigation, with the FBI conducting advanced forensic analysis at its Quantico facility. According to a summary of the probe obtained by The Associated Press, the bag and its packaging underwent DNA analysis, fingerprint examination, and chemical testing. Homeland Security’s National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center also examined the substance to rule out potential biothreat concerns.

Despite what officials described as “sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis,” investigators reported no recoverable fingerprints or usable DNA. Surveillance footage from the West Executive Avenue lobby similarly failed to identify a suspect or provide actionable leads.

As public speculation intensified in 2023, several online sportsbooks began offering novelty wagers on the possible culprit — with Hunter Biden emerging as the betting favorite on multiple platforms. No evidence ever linked him to the substance, and officials repeatedly emphasized that the individual responsible would likely never be identified.

The Secret Service formally closed the investigation after 11 days, citing inconclusive surveillance footage and the lack of usable forensic evidence. Investigators also stated they were unable to determine precisely when the cocaine had been placed in the cubby.

Clarifying early confusion, officials confirmed the cocaine was found in a West Wing holding area used during staff-led tours — not in the White House library, as initially reported. President Biden was at Camp David at the time. While White House staff are subject to routine drug testing, tour visitors are not.

The newly released photos offer a clearer visual of where the bag was stored. What they do not provide, however, is accountability.

For many Americans, the unresolved mystery remains troubling: how could cocaine be brought into one of the most secure facilities in the world — and no one be held responsible?