We all have our little moments when we think we’re off the radar, but for TV host Sean Hannity, that moment was caught on camera. The Fox News anchor was seen indulging in his vaporizer during a commercial break, only to be caught red-handed when the cameras came back on. It seems even Hannity couldn’t resist taking one last hit before getting back to the show.
Vaporizers have become increasingly popular among marijuana smokers, with vape cartridges readily available at legalized marijuana dispensaries. While it’s not clear whether Hannity was using a vape for tobacco or marijuana, the incident has stirred up some discussions.
Hannity may have tried to downplay the incident, but his colleagues at Fox News have been quick to tease him about it. Laura Ingraham, another presenter on the network, jokingly called his vape session “cute” and even took a playful swig from her water bottle on camera, pretending she had forgotten she was on live TV.
Social media, of course, had a field day with the incident. People pointed out the irony of Hannity, a known Trump supporter, being caught vape in hand when he had previously stated his opposition to marijuana. Some Twitter users even called him out for being a hypocrite.
But let’s not forget that Hannity was vaping a Juul brand product, which is different from the e-cigarettes used by tobacco smokers. In fact, Hannity had openly expressed his willingness to try nicotine vaping products in the past, although he remains steadfast in his stance against marijuana.
Since the incident, Hannity has kept mum about the whole vape saga. However, he did show some openness to medical marijuana back in 2017, stating that he would consider it if it could alleviate the suffering of a family member or friend.
While we may never know exactly what was in Hannity’s vaporizer, one thing’s for sure: his “caught in the act” moment has sparked quite the conversation. Whether you’re a fan or a critic, you can’t deny that moments like these show the more human side of television personalities.
