In a much-needed breath of fresh air from an institution long mired in controversy and scandal, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino took to social media this week with promising updates on efforts to reform the bureau—and a stunning announcement that a cold case involving the discovery of cocaine in the White House during the Biden administration has been reopened.

For years, conservatives have been frustrated with the FBI’s refusal to seriously investigate scandals tied to the current administration, especially when evidence pointed to potential wrongdoing by Hunter Biden. The 2019 discovery of a mysterious narcotic substance—later identified as cocaine—within the West Wing ignited suspicion and outrage. Many speculated the drug was linked to Hunter Biden, whose troubled history with addiction is well known.

Yet despite the explosive nature of this find, the Obama-era FBI leadership famously dropped the ball, failing to name any suspects or follow through with a thorough investigation. Then-President Donald Trump didn’t hold back in calling out the FBI’s inaction, demanding answers and publicly questioning why White House security footage had not been reviewed.

“Where are the White House SECURITY TAPES, like the ones I openly and happily gave to Deranged Jack Smith?” Trump asked, referencing the Special Prosecutor’s office that seemed uninterested in pursuing the case. “Does anybody really believe that the COCAINE found in the West Wing… is for the use of anyone other than Hunter & Joe Biden?”

Fast forward to 2025, and Bongino—who himself has been a vocal critic of the FBI’s politicization—has stepped in with a renewed mission. On May 26, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he and FBI Director Christopher Wray are putting their reform teams in place and doubling down on a transparency and accountability agenda long overdue at the bureau.

More notably, Bongino confirmed that the cocaine case is now officially back under FBI scrutiny. Alongside reopening investigations into the DC pipe bombing and the infamous leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs decision, the FBI is dedicating new resources and personnel to these politically charged cases. Bongino emphasized he receives weekly briefings and is closely monitoring progress.

“We have made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases,” Bongino said. He also encouraged whistleblowers or anyone with tips to come forward, underscoring the FBI’s commitment to thoroughness.

What stands out is Bongino’s deliberate media strategy: unlike the previous FBI leadership’s nonstop spin and leaks, Bongino and Wray have limited their media appearances to focus on the work itself, preferring to communicate directly and transparently through official channels. Bongino acknowledged some criticism of this approach but promised more detailed updates soon to clear up lingering questions from their limited interviews.

For conservatives who have long viewed the FBI as a politicized agency protecting establishment interests, Bongino’s announcement offers a glimmer of hope that justice might finally be served—and that no one, not even the politically connected Bidens, will be above the law.

While skepticism remains warranted given past failures, it’s refreshing to see reform-minded leadership willing to shine a light on cases that the previous FBI regime buried or ignored. As Bongino and Wray move toward rooting out corruption and restoring trust, America’s law enforcement should once again prioritize facts over politics—and accountability over cover-ups.

The question now is whether the FBI will follow through this time—or if the Biden administration’s inner circle will continue to enjoy the protection of a once-powerful agency turned political weapon. For those demanding truth, Bongino’s efforts will be watched closely—and judged harshly if they fall short.