The discovery of cocaine in the White House West Wing has ignited a political firestorm, with Biden allies dismissing the media attention as "political fodder" and "bull****." A source close to the administration expressed frustration to The Hill, criticizing the predictable right-wing response, particularly former President Trump's accusations implicating President Biden and his son, Hunter. The source emphasized the opposition's tendency to exploit any opportunity to create controversy.

The Secret Service discovered the substance on Sunday in a publicly accessible area, prompting a wave of inquiries directed at Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. While the investigation continues, the White House has refused to address Trump's allegations directly. Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates cited the Hatch Act, which restricts federal employees from engaging in political activities, as the reason for not commenting.

Despite the controversy, a Biden insider maintained that the administration is managing the situation effectively. A Democratic strategist, echoing this sentiment, acknowledged the inherent challenges faced by any White House in navigating unforeseen events that disrupt carefully laid plans. As of Thursday, the Secret Service had not identified any suspects.

Adding to the White House's challenges, the administration has also faced scrutiny regarding President Biden's unacknowledged seventh grandchild, Hunter Biden's four-year-old daughter. Jean-Pierre declined to comment on the matter following a New York Times report indicating that Biden aides were instructed to publicly state that the president has six grandchildren.