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State Department advisor Britt McHenry resignation

Overview

Britt McHenry, a press adviser for the U.S. State Department and former ESPN reporter, resigned following a viral altercation at a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game at Capital One Arena on October 21.

Footage released by TMZ shows McHenry throwing a drink at spectators during the confrontation. The incident reportedly began after a group of men directed misogynistic and disparaging remarks toward model Winnie Harlow, the fiancée of Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma. McHenry reportedly intervened to defend the player, leading to verbal hostility and objects being thrown at her by the crowd.

McHenry had recently been promoted to lead External Affairs and Press for Under Secretary Jacob Helberg’s team, or appointed to a role on Deputy Secretary of State Jake Sullivan’s team, shortly before the incident. She stepped down within 24 hours of her promotion. While some reports suggest she was dismissed due to her conduct, others indicate she resigned. The State Department has declined to comment, characterizing the resignation as an “internal personnel issue” or a “private personnel matter.”

Entities

Milwaukee Bucks · Britt McHenry · U.S. Department of State · Capital One Arena · Jacob Helberg

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Britt McHenry leaves State Department after NBA incident

    State Department press advisor Britt McHenry left her role following a confrontation at an NBA game where she was filmed throwing a drink at spectators.

  2. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after NBA game altercation

    State Department press adviser Britt McHenry resigned following a viral incident at an NBA game where she was filmed throwing a drink at a fan during a heated altercation.

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