Trump aide Britt McHenry was booed at an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks before she exited the arena on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The former ESPN reporter was recorded throwing a drink at an unruly fan and getting escorted out at the Capital One Arena.
The incident was captured on cameras during the Washington Wizards' home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks and is now making rounds on the internet. TMZ was the first to report on the incident, sharing a video featuring McHenry tossing a drink at a fan in the crowd.
The confrontation reportedly broke out after a male guest seated behind her passed inappropriate comments about Kyle Kuzma's fiancée, Winnie Harlow, and McHenry responded. Kuzma previously played for the Wizards and has now signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
McHenry, 40, then turned around and told the man to "ease up," which drew further attention to her, the outlet reported. What followed was captured on camera, showing McHenry throwing a drink at the individual in question.
Both individuals were escorted out of the arena. Representatives from neither the State Department nor Capital One Arena responded to requests for comment on the controversy.
McHenry was dismissed from ESPN in April 2015 after a viral video surfaced showing her lashing out at a Washington D.C. employee and allegedly telling the staffer they had "no education" or "skill set." She subsequently joined Fox News as a commentator before securing her current role as a press advisor in the United States.
The incident has sparked a wider debate regarding the conduct of public figures at sporting events. Security protocols at the Capital One Arena are currently under review following the altercation, which disrupted the flow of the game for spectators in the immediate vicinity.
Observers noted that the tension in the arena was already high due to the high-profile nature of the matchup. The league has not yet issued a formal statement regarding potential bans for the individuals involved in the physical altercation.
As the video continues to circulate on social media platforms, public opinion remains divided. Supporters of McHenry argue she was provoked, while critics point to her history of public outbursts as a pattern of behavior that is unbecoming of a government official.
The fallout from this event is expected to continue as more footage from different angles emerges. For now, both the NBA and the involved parties have remained tight-lipped about any potential legal repercussions or further disciplinary actions.