Political commentator Dick Morris made headlines for his recent Newsmax interview and it wasn’t because of his analysis of the Iowa caucus results.
The former adviser to Bill Clinton was deep in his commentary when his video interview was visually interrupted.
Speaking on Newsmax from what was presumably Morris’s home, the author and political consultant seemed oblivious to the head-scratching moment that bewildered and amused viewers.
“Well, I think Trump is going to score a huge victory,” Morris said in the interview.
“I think the media is going to try to downplay it because, as you correctly said…” he continued when suddenly, a door behind him opened, and a person in a white tank and black shorts emerged.
JUST IN: Man in his underwear seen cruising through Dick Morris’ house during live interview..
I HAVE QUESTIONS.. pic.twitter.com/v7JdCyle1L
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 17, 2024
The figure confidently strolled through the room in full view of the camera shot and then walked off-screen, leaving viewers dumbfounded.
Morris never even reacted. Even the Newsmax hosts were silent when the camera segment panned back to them in the studio.
Uhhh are we just going to ignore the man in his underwear walking behind Dick Morris during this interview? pic.twitter.com/7nVEJcrusx
— austin frisch (@realaustinzone) January 17, 2024
Viewers were left wondering if they had imagined the whole thing.
Like, what was that guy doing in Dick Morris’ house, and why was he in his underwear? Was he a guest or a squatter? And how did he not realize that he was interrupting a live interview?
The mind boggles at the possibilities.— Sonam Murarkar (@murarkar_sonam) January 17, 2024
What is happening??
— BGKaster (Brenda) (@Bgkaster) January 17, 2024
There have been no further revelations about who the mystery person was, and some even speculated it was a woman.
His wife has been known to sport short hair. As they are up in years, I’m sure staying “fit” isn’t nearly as easy as it once was. My guess is this is his wife walking into the tool like a real boss.
With all the interviews he does, I’m shocked this has never happened before. pic.twitter.com/SSJRpLm3Iw
— SoonerMatt ️ (@matt_sooner) January 17, 2024
I think it’s his wife, Eileen McGann. Here she is in 1999: pic.twitter.com/wnCTFVaDBW
— Mati Hollins (@MatiHollins7) January 17, 2024
The late-night gang on Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” were also perplexed, and a bit disturbed.
“The greatest,” host Greg Gutfeld said after playing the clip. “Who knew Dick Morris lives at the YMCA. Hard times, my friends.”
Later in the segment, Kat Timpf said she could not move past the incident and that she “spent almost all day googling for information – I found nothing.”
“This guy on TV walks through and nobody reacts. I mean. Come on! I can’t help but notice, sir, that a man in underwear … just walked by your shot,” she said.
“Do you think this is somebody’s house? Adjoining hotel rooms? Some kind of swingers’ convention?” Gutfeld laughed.
“Because he doesn’t react, and underwear man acts like he’s supposed to be doing that!” Timpf contended. “Like, why wouldn’t I be doing that? Why would I have a shirt on? Why would I have pants on? Why wouldn’t I walk in the shot?”
The questions and reactions continued on X:
How embarrassing for Dick Morris.
Not sure what’s going on here, and also, I don’t want to know.
— Laurie (@laurieinri) January 17, 2024
— Robert Rasmus (@RobertRasmus2) January 17, 2024
Ha! & sometimes I worry my dog might bark during a conference call.
This dude needs to worry about half naked men casually strolling through on camera.
Hilariously weird. ‘s
— Name cannot be blank (@purposelyblank1) January 17, 2024
Did he have a
— Centauri73 (@centauri73) January 17, 2024
Sometimes the Lord makes the memes!
— Mrs. Scott (@Ang5cott) January 17, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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