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Reporters accused of stealing luxury wine during White House chaos sparks Wine Gate scandal

International
Published on 26 April 2026
Reporters accused of stealing luxury wine during White House chaos sparks Wine Gate scandal

A bottle vanished while evacuation chaos unfolded

A White House dinner turned into terror after gunfire broke out and the President was evacuated by the Secret Service. As the situation stabilized, a new scandal surfaced online: reporters allegedly were spotted stealing luxury bottles of wine, quickly trending as “Wine-Gate.” The incident has raised fresh questions about media conduct even as the nation processes the original security scare.

  • White House dinner security incident sparked a second trending scandal
  • Allegations claim reporters were caught stealing luxury wine bottles
  • “Wine-Gate” has fueled criticism of media behavior during evacuation
  • The footage and claims are still driving wider debate online
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