Cockroach Incident During State Department Press Briefing

SOURCE thehill.com
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller interrupted a press briefing after noticing a cockroach on the wall near a reporter's head. The incident was reminiscent of a past event where a mouse fell from the White House press briefing room ceiling.

Key Points

  • State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noticed a cockroach on the wall near a reporter's head during a press briefing.
  • A similar incident involving a mouse falling into the White House press briefing room occurred five years prior.
  • The spokesperson addressed the cockroach with humor and continued with the briefing.

Pros

  • The spokesperson handled the situation with humor and professionalism.

Cons

  • The distraction caused by the cockroach may have affected the focus during the briefing.