Massive ‘bee tornado’ swarms White House grounds — bombards press corps
A large swarm of bees unexpectedly descended on the White House grounds, causing a brief disruption for reporters. The swarm, described as a 'bee tornado,' lasted for about 20 minutes before many bees settled in a nearby tree. There were no reports of anyone being stung during the incident.
- ▪A massive swarm of bees overtook the White House grounds on May 15, 2026.
- ▪The bees created a chaotic scene for reporters near the North Lawn, lasting around 20 minutes.
- ▪The swarm's cause is unclear, but the White House recently expanded its beekeeping program.
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Politics ‘Bee tornado’ swarms White House By Ryan King Published May 17, 2026, 4:43 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — It was a real buzz kill. A massive swarm of bees overtook the White House grounds Friday for reasons that are not entirely clear, bombarding the press corps around the North Lawn. Reporters who frequent the so-called “Pebble Beach” media area to shoot live shots took cover as the swarm buzzed around them for about 20 minutes. 4 Bees swarm a media staging section near the White House’s North Lawn on Friday. REUTERS 4 Thousands of bees buzz around Friday for reasons that are not entirely clear. REUTERS “Walked into the White House and a swarm of bees was blocking the driveway,” NewsNation reporter Kellie Meyer posted on X.
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