Online speculation identifies Ukrainian diplomat as woman collecting bottles at White House shooting

A viral video circulated online following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner. The footage showed a woman taking wine and champagne bottles from a table. The clip captured a person in a black coat with the collar raised. She reached out to grab a champagne bottle first. Then she took a wine bottle as well.

The video spread quickly across social media platforms. Republican lawmaker Tim Burchett of Tennessee asked who the person might be. On X, the Congressman wrote, "We know who the shooter was but we still don't know the lady who was making sure the wine didn't go to waste."

Several commenters identified the woman as a Ukrainian diplomat. One user noted, "It's the Ukrainian ambassador to the USA. Wanna give credit to a sharp x account but can't find the post. Ironic if true." Another added, "I've seen that shes the ambassador to Ukraine.. not sure if it's true..but it kinda fits."

Other posts claimed the identity of the woman was Olga Stefanishyna. One X profile stated, "Identity of thieving woman who stole the champagne & wine from the table during Trump's assassination attempt revealed as Ukrainian Ambassador to the USA Olga Stefanishyna." Other profiles repeated this name, though these claims remain unverified.

Some observers argued the video showed a different person. The New York Post reported on the woman taking the bottles. The publication noted it was not immediately clear if she was press or a guest. A community note later corrected the claim that it was Ambassador Stefanishyna. The note explained she wore a light-colored dress in photos from the event.

However, the woman in the video wore a black fur coat. It was unclear if she wore a light-colored dress underneath. The coat obscured what she was wearing beneath.