Dick Morris‘ interview on Newsmax went viral after a person sporting solely underwear wandered into his shot with none rationalization — however TMZ has a solution on what the deal was.
ICYMI … the well-respected political consultant-turned-commentator was in the midst of a dialog concerning the Iowa Caucus on “Rob Schmitt Tonight” when the door behind him opened and a person, almost bare from the waist down, entered.
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DM did not miss a beat, persevering with his convo with the opposite visitors, however it left followers — and folks on social media — very confused … questions and theories (and sure, various less-than-tasteful jokes) popped up throughout X within the aftermath.
When it comes to who this underwear photobomber is — Dick tells TMZ … the person strolling into the shot is definitely his spouse Eileen McGann‘s caretaker who lives with the couple.
Sadly, we’re advised Eileen had a stroke about 3 years in the past and has been incapacitated ever since, and he or she wants the type of care solely around-the-clock assist can present … which is the place this man is available in. Dick tells us the caretaker really lives with them full-time.
As for the way this impromptu mix-up even occurred — Dick says it was a easy mistake on his half. He says their caretaker knew Dick was doing a success on TV and had requested him to angle the digicam away from the place he’d be at … however Dick explains he forgot to do this.
There ya go, thriller solved. And subsequent time, Dick, ‘memba to get what you need (or don’t need) in body!