McHenry throws drink at fan in arena spat

Trump administration staffer Britt McHenry departed Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., during a Washington Wizards game after an altercation with fans. The dispute allegedly began when McHenry asked a group of loud fans to quiet down after they heckled former player Kyle Kuzma. According to reports, the situation intensified when a fan made misogynistic remarks and threw a drink at McHenry.

McHenry reportedly retaliated by throwing a drink back at the fan, and a witness claimed she also threw a burger. Security intervened, escorting McHenry from the stands. Accounts differ on whether she was removed or chose to leave, with one report suggesting her friend returned to their seats while she departed.

This incident draws parallels to a past event where McHenry was suspended by ESPN for berating a tow company employee. She has previously stated that leaked video of that incident was altered. McHenry has not yet issued a public statement regarding the Wizards game confrontation.