A recent report from Rolling Stone has brought to light disturbing allegations of drug use within the White House during Donald Trump’s administration. According to the report, the White House was said to be “awash in speed” and Xanax, with drugs being distributed among staffers for various reasons.
Several former senior administration officials, as well as other White House employees, spoke out about the prevalence of speed being distributed for tasks as minor as providing an energy boost during long shifts or intense workloads. These tasks included drafting speeches for Trump and responding to the Robert Mueller probe.
“It was kind of like the Wild West. Things were pretty loose. Whatever someone needs, we were going to fill this,” one source remarked.
Modafinil, known as Provigil, was reportedly one of the most distributed drugs by the White House Medical Unit, along with Xanax, according to multiple sources. Shockingly, even senior officials allegedly received prescriptions for Xanax and shared them with others.
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham described the working conditions as “grueling,” particularly during overseas trips. Trump’s physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, was said to offer drugs such as Provigil and Ambien to senior staff on Air Force One.
However, a January report from the Department of Defense Inspector General highlighted severe problems within the White House Medical Unit’s pharmacy operations but did not mention the use of Xanax and speed among staffers.
The report also detailed instances where individuals allegedly demanded specific drugs without a diagnosis. One source recounted an incident where Melania Trump’s aide requested Xanax by name and reacted strongly when it wasn’t prescribed.
Several sources attributed the reported drug culture to Dr. Ronny Jackson, who has faced previous allegations of wrongful workplace conduct. In 2021, a report found that Jackson engaged in inappropriate behavior while traveling with Trump, including instances of intoxication and aggressive behavior towards subordinates.
The revelations from Rolling Stone’s report raise significant concerns about the workplace environment within the Trump administration and the practices of the White House Medical Unit.