The FBI is launching a new investigation into the 2023 discovery of cocaine at the White House during Joe Biden’s term.

Dan Bongino, the podcaster-turned-FBI deputy director, made the announcement on X, adding that he will receive a weekly briefing on the progress of the case.

The discovery of a small bag of cocaine in a cubby near the entrance to the West Wing two years ago sparked outrage, including from Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate at the time, who said it was implausible the drugs could belong to anyone beyond Mr Biden or his son Hunter.

The Biden family was away from Washington when the drugs were discovered and a spokesman said that the allegations were “incredibly irresponsible”.