The recent discovery of cocaine within the White House has become a source of amusement and conjecture among news anchors across various media outlets. News personalities on MSNBC, CNN, and CBS were caught on air reacting with a mix of humor and surprise to the incident.
CNN anchors Sara Sidner, John Berman, and Kate Bolduan engaged in lighthearted banter, with Sidner jokingly inquiring about the specifics of the situation. Bolduan defended their amusement, highlighting the unusual nature of the event and the absence of any injuries.
On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell expressed astonishment, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of such a discovery in her extensive experience covering the White House since the 1970s.
The Secret Service confirmed that the substance, initially found in the West Wing, tested positive for cocaine. This prompted an evacuation of the building and an emergency response.
The incident also sparked discussions on "CBS Mornings," where Tony Dokoupil questioned the official narrative and the time taken to identify the substance. Gayle King and Nate Burleson joined the conversation, adding their own observations and humorous remarks.
The discovery occurred while President Biden and his son, Hunter, were at Camp David. Hunter Biden's history of addiction has fueled online speculation about his potential involvement, although an anonymous law enforcement official suggested to Politico that identifying the responsible individual is unlikely.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld also weighed in on the situation with a humorous tweet.
The location where the cocaine was found is reportedly accessible to both guests and staff, further complicating the investigation.
