President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the floor of the West Wing lobby of the White House and believes it is “incredibly important” that the Secret Service determine how it got there.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the White House is confident the Secret Service will “get to the bottom of this.”
US Secret Service agents found the powder during a routine sweep of the White House on Sunday in a small clear plastic bag on the floor in a high-traffic area, according to three people who were not authorized to speak about an ongoing investigation. and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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