run interference

Example Sentences

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The Capitol Police and the Senate sergeant-at-arms have gone to great lengths to keep Ms. Feinstein shielded from photographers and reporters, The Los Angeles Times reported, helping to create a bubble around her as aides run interference on her behalf.

From New York Times

He’s expected to run interference for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as GOP lawmakers go after Mr. Bragg for refusing to prosecute most violent crimes in the borough of Manhattan, but recently indicted Mr. Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

From Washington Times

Republicans in Congress are splintering over how aggressively to run interference for former president Donald Trump as he faces potential criminal prosecution, with only his closest allies planning to directly attack the Justice Department investigations now under the purview of special counsel Jack Smith.

From Washington Post

It is a complete victory for the Justice Department and a vindication of the principle that judges may not rewrite the law to run interference for the president who appointed them.

From Slate

“The Left is failing in every way imaginable, so The Washington Post is clearly and desperately trying to run interference with some sham fact check,” he said in a statement.

From Washington Post