‘Running political interference’: Ilhan Omar shielded from political scrutiny in MS NOW interview

Spokesperson for Republican overseas Erol Morkoc claims Hayes is creating distance between Omar and allegations surrounding her, arguing the interview failed to address the controversy. “He's running basically political interference,” Mr Morkoc told News24 host Samara Gill. “He's trying to create some layers between her and the obvious accusations that have been coming out. “She needs to she needs to leave and the interview was a joke.”