Journalists at CNN struggled to stay serious while discussing cocaine found at the White House.
On Wednesday, CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reported lab tests confirmed a white powder found at the White House was cocaine.
She noted it was not clear how the drug was brought into the building.
Co-host Sara Sidner joked, “I would like to know blow-by-blow who was responsible for this.”
“Too soon,” co-host John Berman responded.
However, co-host Kate Bolduan quipped, “There is no ‘too soon’ for this.”
“No one was injured — as far as we know — and it’s an illicit drug at the White House,” she continued before asking, “Why can’t you actually have a little bit of fun?”
Berman responded, “I don’t believe in fun.”
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CNN jokes about cocaine being found in Joe Biden's West Wing.
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"I want to know blow-by-blow who was responsible for this." – Sara Sidner while snickering.
"There is no 'too soon' … It's an illicit drug at the White House. Why can't you have a little bit of fun?" – Kate Bolduan pic.twitter.com/mtR6VEPH6M
The exchange came as the Secret Service confirmed the cocaine was found in the West Wing of the White House.
ABC News notes, “The cocaine was found on the ground floor of the White House, near the West Executive entrance where visitors are instructed to typically drop off their cell phones when visiting the White House, according to a source familiar with the matter.”
“Some visitors are able to tour parts of the West Wing, and tours typically take place on the weekends,” it added.
However, the Secret Service declined to share if there were tours over the weekend. A spokesperson told ABC News, “These are details that are pertinent to our investigation and not something we can get into.”
President Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David when the cocaine was found.