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Ex-ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after incident at Wizards game

Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry is no longer a press advisor at the State Department, reportedly resigning days after videos of a confrontation at a Washington Wizards game went viral.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:29 PM
Ex-ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after incident at Wizards game
Key Things to Know
  • Britt McHenry resigned as a State Department press advisor following a viral altercation at a Wizards game.
  • Footage showed McHenry throwing a drink after liquid was thrown toward her in the arena stands.
  • The dispute reportedly began when McHenry defended Kyle Kuzma's fiancée, Winnie Harlow, from heckling spectators.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former ESPN reporter and Fox News personality Britt McHenry has resigned from her role as a press advisor for the U.S. State Department. The move followed viral footage of an altercation during the Washington Wizards' home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena, where McHenry reportedly threw a drink toward a spectator after one was thrown at her.

The confrontation reportedly began after McHenry defended Winnie Harlow, fiancée of Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, from heckling fans. Video footage showed McHenry exiting the stands under hostility from the crowd, making gestures, and arguing with venue security before leaving the arena.

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