Video Shows McHenry Escorted From Stands; TMZ Post Hits 10 Million Views
New footage shows McHenry being escorted from the arena stands, and TMZ's post of the incident video has passed 10 million views.
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Britt McHenry Arena Incident
On October 22, 2026, video showed Britt McHenry, a US State Department press adviser and former ESPN reporter, throwing a drink at a spectator during a Washington Wizards game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The video does not show what happened beforehand. Allegations by sources close to McHenry that spectators made offensive remarks have not been independently verified. McHenry and the State Department had not responded to requests for comment at the time of reporting.
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What happened
McHenry appears to throw a drink on a fan at Washington Wizards game
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Britt McHenry was captured on camera appearing to throw a drink on another person in the stands.
Britt McHenry resigns as State Department press adviser
Britt McHenry resigned from her position as a State Department press adviser on Friday, October 23, 2026, following an altercation at a Washington Wizards game earlier that week.
ESPN suspended McHenry in 2015 over viral towing company clerk video
In 2015, while working as a reporter for ESPN, Britt McHenry was suspended by the network for one week after a video showing her berating a clerk at a towing company went viral.
McHenry appointed State Department press adviser in September 2026
Britt McHenry was appointed to her role as a State Department press adviser in September 2026, the month before her resignation.
TMZ shares incident video on X, which surpasses 10 million views
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, TMZ shared the video of the incident at a Washington Wizards game on X. The video received more than 10 million views.
Video shows McHenry being escorted from stands at Capital One Arena
Video obtained by TMZ appears to show Britt McHenry being escorted from the stands at Capital One Arena following the incident during the Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.
State Department declines to comment, citing internal personnel matter
A State Department official declined to comment on Britt McHenry's exit, describing it as an internal personnel matter.
The video does not establish what happened before McHenry threw the drink
The available video footage does not show the events that occurred immediately before McHenry threw the drink at the spectator.
Allegations about the exchange before the drink was thrown are unverified
Allegations about the exchange between McHenry and spectators before the drink was thrown have not been independently verified.
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McHenry blows a kiss toward the crowd as she leaves the arena
As she left Capital One Arena, McHenry blew a kiss toward the crowd before continuing up the stairs, as shown in video footage.
Video shows Britt McHenry throwing a drink toward a spectator at a Wizards game
Video footage shows Britt McHenry, a press adviser at the US State Department, throwing a beverage toward a spectator during the Washington Wizards' game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Britt McHenry works as a press adviser at the US State Department
Britt McHenry joined the US State Department as a press adviser in September. She is a former ESPN sports reporter who previously worked as a journalist for The Spectator and as a news anchor for Fox News and FOX 5 DC.
Video shows McHenry arguing with a security guard as she leaves the arena
Video shows McHenry arguing with a security guard who appears to be directing her to leave Capital One Arena. She is heard asking 'What did I do?'
Spectators boo McHenry and throw towels as she leaves Capital One Arena
After throwing the drink, McHenry walked out of Capital One Arena with a man. As she left, spectators booed her and threw towels in her direction.
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2 alternative perspectives
Britt McHenry Resigns as State Department Press Adviser
Britt McHenry resigned as a State Department press adviser; the department cited a personnel matter and declined further comment.
Video Shows Drink Thrown Toward Spectator at Washington Arena
Video shows McHenry throwing a drink at a spectator; events leading up to it remain unverified.