Former US Secret Service (USSS) head Kimberly Cheatle attempted to destroy the cocaine found at the White House, according to a report.
The report comes following the infamous cocaine discovery at the White House earlier this year.
Last month, Cheatle resigned from the Secret Service following major failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
According to anonymous sources within the Secret Service community, Cheatle and other top agency officials pushed for the disposal of the cocaine when it was first discovered at the White House.
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However, their efforts were thwarted by members of the USSS Forensics and Uniformed Division.
The cocaine was found while President Joe Biden and his family were away at Camp David in July 2023.
The discovery sparked disagreements within the agency after a Uniformed Division officer who initially sought to treat the area as a crime scene was removed from the assignment after informing his superiors, including Cheatle and now-acting USSS Director Ron Rowe.
NEW: Kimberly Cheatle, former Secret Service director wanted to destroy the cocaine discovered in the White House last year, according to RealClearPolitics.
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The report has also reignited discussions about Hunter Biden’s history of cocaine addiction.
The discovery of the cocaine came during a period during which Hunter had been staying at the presidential residence.
Cheatle’s alleged desire to destroy the evidence stemmed from concerns about potential media scrutiny of the Biden administration., according to sources via RealClear Politics.
The USSS released a statement at the time of the discovery, writing:
“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.”
Officials suggested that identifying the owner of the cocaine would be nearly impossible due to the high volume of foot traffic in the West Exec basement entryway of the West Wing.
During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed cocaine had been discovered in this heavily trafficked area.
The allegations of attempted evidence destruction have now raised serious questions about the integrity of the investigation.
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