Alleged John Ehrlichman handoff of cocaine and surveillance report during White House tape gap (June 20, 1972)

Alleged John Ehrlichman handoff of cocaine and surveillance report during White House tape gap (June 20, 1972) The passage claims a senior Nixon aide, John Ehrlichman, delivered a gram of cocaine and a surveillance report on Woodward and Bernstein to an unnamed source on the morning of the infamous White House tape gap. If true, it provides a concrete lead (specific date, individuals, alleged illicit drug transfer, and intelligence activity) that could be pursued through archival records, testimony, and financial trails. The claim ties a high‑ranking official to potential criminal conduct and obstruction of the Watergate investigation, which would be highly controversial. However, the source is anonymous, details are vague, and the claim has not been corroborated elsewhere, limiting its immediacy. Key insights: John Ehrlichman allegedly met with the author at 10:30 am on June 20, 1972.; Ehrlichman supposedly handed two sealed envelopes: one containing a gram of cocaine, the other a preliminary surveillance report on Woodward and Bernstein.; The meeting occurred during the period of the 18‑minute White House tape gap, a pivotal Watergate moment.