Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reportedly ate a type of psychedelic mushroom while on a diplomatic mission in China last week.
“Shortly after the treasury secretary landed in Beijing last week, her delegation was spotted dining at Yi Zuo Yi Wang. … This restaurant chain specializes in Yunnan food, a popular regional cuisine from part of southwestern China that borders Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar,” according to CNN.
Then something interesting occurred: A local food blogger spotted Yellen eating and published a post to Weibo — a Chinese social media site — about the meal.
Soon after, the restaurant confirmed Yellen’s visit.
“Speculating from the timestamp on the news, it was true that she came right after landing in China. Our staff said she loved mushrooms very much. She ordered four portions of jian shou qing. It was an extremely magical day,” the restaurant reportedly said in a statement.
The key words there were jian shou qing.
“It’s an umbrella term for a family of mushrooms, but in Yunnan, jian shou qing mostly refers to what scientists call ‘Lanmaoa asiatica,'” according to CNN.
One of Yellen’s aides later confirmed to CNN that she did indeed eat the mushroom, and well, questions began being asked. Why? Because the mushroom is reportedly poisonous.
“Lanmaoa mushrooms are considered poisonous as they can be hallucinogenic,” according to Peter Mortimer, a professor at the Kunming Institute of Botany.
“However, scientists have not, as of yet, identified the compounds responsible for causing the hallucinations. It remains a bit of a mystery, and most evidence is anecdotal. I have a friend who mistakenly ate them and hallucinated for three days,” he added.
Uh oh …
Critics were quick to respond with commentary and questions:
Why is the lady who is in charge of our money, tripping balls in China?
— Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) July 15, 2023
This should put her employment and active security clearance at risk if she has to abide by the same rules as the rest of Government employees. Section 3002 of 50 U.S.C. 435b.
— Jason Svoboda (@jasonsvoboda) July 16, 2023
In Beijing, Yellen ate four portions of jian shou qing, a type of wild mushroom known for its unpredictable psychedelic effects? Why does she still have her job ? Isn’t this a reason to rescind her security clearance ?
— Ausma1414 (@ausma1414) July 15, 2023
Wow! This administration finally makes sense! It’s the Woodstock conglomerate of bureaucrat appointees- they’re on drugs. No wonder secret service couldn’t pin down where the cocaine came from.
— Jane Hughes,MD (@janehughesmd) July 16, 2023
Well, that explains it all… pic.twitter.com/eQjgdJGHSH
— GrampaLou (LuLu) (@coylecalkins) July 15, 2023
So why is jian shou qing being served at a restaurant if they’re poisonous? It’s complicated.
“Last year, the Botanical Society of Yunnan published an updated index of Yunnan’s poisonous mushrooms, with photos identifying the species, to warn the public,” CNN notes.
“Among the fungi included was jian shou qing, leading to discussions about whether the beloved mushrooms should still be allowed to be sold online and served in restaurants. In the end, popularity trumped such concerns and they’re still widely available,” according to CNN.
The good news is that there’s reportedly a way to eat them “safely” — reportedly by fully cooking them:
I did a search on how to correctly prepare jian shou qing so you won’t be tripping balls, and this auto translation by Google perhaps leaves something to be desired pic.twitter.com/6rHHsKibVs
— Helen Noble Needs Novavax! ⚖️ (@BoobPunchTina) July 16, 2023
Dovetailing back to the critics, many were also amused by the timing of Yellen’s “trip.” It occurred around the same time that a stash of cocaine was found in the White House.
Most people suspect the owner of the cocaine is President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, who as previously reported has a history of severe drug addiction. However, the investigation into the origins of the cocaine has already ended with no suspect identified.
“Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered. At this time, the Secret Service’s investigation is closed due to a lack of physical evidence,” the Secret Service said in a statement.
Either way, SOMEONE at the White House is clearly getting high, ergo why former Fox News contributor Monica Crawley tweeted the following:
Is everyone in this “administration” on drugs??https://t.co/FeIv9aHXJJ
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) July 15, 2023
It does seem like a fair question …
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V. Saxena is a staff writer with a decade of experience as a professional writer, and a lifetime of experience as an avid news junkie. He holds a degree in computer technology from Purdue University. Saxena also contributes to BizPac Review.
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