Following the shooting, media reports surfaced regarding marijuana found in Botham Jean's apartment, which the hosts characterize as an attempt at character assassination. They critique a segment from "The View" where the hosts discussed the discovery, arguing that the media uses such details to balance the narrative and prevent the case from appearing too "open and shut." The discussion touches on the "smoking while black" trope and the absurdity of using legal or minor drug use to justify a shooting.