Otto Harkaman |
12-05-24 10:09 AM |
Lest we forget :shucks:
https://youtu.be/rtXAN-73m6s?si=DmmpHCnfqPtix-MC
The discovery of cocaine in the White House made headlines in July 2023. A small bag of the substance was found in a heavily trafficked area of the West Wing, raising significant questions and concerns about security and access protocols in one of the most secure buildings in the world.
Key Details:
- Location of Discovery: The substance was found in a storage cubby used by visitors to store personal items, located near the West Wing entrance. This area sees a high volume of staff, guests, and tour participants.
- Initial Investigation:
- The substance was subjected to field testing and confirmed to be cocaine.
- The Secret Service conducted an investigation, including reviewing security footage and fingerprint/DNA analysis, to identify the individual responsible.
- Outcome:
- The investigation did not identify a suspect due to a lack of physical evidence linking the cocaine to any individual.
- The case was closed without further action, citing the difficulty of pinpointing ownership in such a busy area.
- Reaction:
- The incident sparked criticism and calls for stricter security measures, with some questioning how such a substance could bypass rigorous screening.
- Officials noted the challenge of balancing accessibility for public tours with maintaining the highest security standards.
The White House emphasized that no members of the First Family were present at the time of the discovery.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...7APLSSW62kNA&s
The exact amount spent on security services for the White House is not publicly detailed, as it involves classified information related to national security. However, overall funding for protecting the White House, the President, and other government officials is part of the broader budget allocated to the United States Secret Service (USSS).
In recent years, the Secret Service's total annual budget has been approximately $2-3 billion, covering protective services for:
- The White House complex: Including physical security, electronic surveillance, and personnel.
- Presidential travel and security: Both domestically and internationally.
- Protecting the First Family and other VIPs: Such as the Vice President, visiting dignitaries, and presidential candidates during campaigns.
- Investigative operations: Including counterfeit currency investigations and cybersecurity.
A significant portion of this budget goes directly to the security measures for the White House, though the exact breakdown is not public. Costs include advanced security technologies, personnel salaries, and maintenance of a secure environment.
Interesting how many Jan 6 patriots they have tracked down but not the coke head or the DNC/RNC Jan 6 bomber
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field...ll-pipe-bomber
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