Britt McHenry Resigns After Altercation
A State Department press adviser left after a reported drink-tossing incident at an NBA game.
October 23, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 8:08pm ET
Los Angeles TimesEx-ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after incident at Wizards game
The Washington SunState Department Press Adviser Resigns After Altercation at Washington Wizards Game
The BlazeBritt McHenry reportedly forced to resign from Trump administration after tossing drink at NBA game
HuffPostTrump Official Caught On Video Appearing To Throw Beer At Fan During NBA Game
ABC NewsBritt McHenry resigns from State Department job after basketball game altercation
Just the NewsTrump comms advisor fore to resign after NBA row: Report
Daily BeastTop Trump Aide Learns Fate After Drink-Fueled Stadium Fight
MEDIAiteTrump Staffer Who Was Booed Out of NBA Game After Throwing Drink Reportedly Forced to Resign
Raw StoryTrump aide ‘promoted and fired’ within a day after booed exit from NBA game: report
Joe.My.God.TMZ: Trump Staffer Threw Drink At NBA Fan [VIDEO]
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What happened
Britt McHenry
Britt McHenryAmerican sports reporter resigned from her State Department press-adviser job after a confrontation at a Washington Wizards game. Page Six
Page Sixgossip column of the New York Post (1977-) said she was forced to resign, and McHenry confirmed she signed a resignation letter. McHenry had joined the department in September to cover Europe and Africa. She was promoted Wednesday to oversee external affairs and press for Under Secretary Jacob Helberg
Jacob HelbergFrench-American angel investor and far-right politician’s team. The confrontation followed heckling of Milwaukee Bucks player Kyle Kuzma
Kyle KuzmaAmerican basketball player (born 1995) about his fiancée, model Winnie Harlow, and McHenry reportedly told spectators to ease up. People close to McHenry said the remarks were inappropriate or misogynistic, and witnesses cited by Page Six said a fan threw a drink first. The State Department declined to comment on internal personnel matters. McHenry did not immediately respond.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the episode as a public embarrassment, while giving space to claims that McHenry was reacting to provocation. HuffPost led with the spectacle of a Trump official seen throwing a drink at a fan during an NBA game. The Los Angeles Times emphasized footage appearing to show a drink reaching McHenry before she responded. The Daily Beast highlighted Page Six’s account of a promotion followed by an immediate forced resignation.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets treated the altercation as an odd public blowup that quickly ended a government role. The Blaze stressed the bizarre video moment, while citing witnesses who said the other fan had been provocative and threw first. Just the News lingered on the unusually fast reversal, saying McHenry lasted barely a day after her promotion.
