A CNN journalist recently recounted an unusual interaction that occurred on the grounds in front of the White House, detailing an encounter with a group of individuals in an unconventional setting. The journalist, identified in the account as 'Alice,' reportedly approached a table where three figures—referred to as a 'March Hare,' a 'Mad Hatter,' and a 'Dormouse'—were gathered, consuming Kool-Aid. The Dormouse was described as fast asleep between the other two, who were using the figure as a cushion.

Upon the reporter's arrival, the group reacted with immediate hostility, claiming there was "no room" at the table, despite its size. They proceeded to criticize CNN's viewership, calling its ratings "pathetic" and labeling the network a "fake news channel." The group also asserted that the White House had implemented a ban on CNN's access. An offer of "Iranian chai" by the individual identified as the March Hare turned out to be hollow, as no such beverage was present.

The dialogue quickly escalated with personal remarks. The figure known as the Hatter commented on the reporter's network ratings, prompting the journalist to admonish the group for rudeness. Following this exchange, the Hatter posed a riddle: "Why is a THAAD missile defence system like a writing desk?" This initiated a convoluted discussion on semantics and the precise meaning of phrases. Participants debated whether statements such as "We've obliterated all nuclear capabilities" were equivalent to "They don't pose any nuclear threat," or if "We've established regime change" meant the same as "We have made changes in the regime." The Dormouse, seemingly speaking in its sleep, contributed a Spanish phrase equating "Nato is useless" with "No necesitamos la ayuda de la Otan."

The conversation abruptly ceased, and the group fell silent. The reporter departed, noting that her exit went largely unnoticed by the individuals at the table, who were last observed attempting to place the Dormouse into a teapot marked "CUBA." As the journalist distanced herself from the scene, a figure identified as the 'Cheshire Cat' appeared, offering enigmatic statements. The figure remarked that "wars are illusions" and emphasized the importance of being "strategically autonomous" before vanishing.