He was told he could only come out when the politicians were ready to give their speeches.
Powers told The Drudge Report: ‘When I'd stick my head out, they'd say, “Not yet. We'll let you know when you can come out.”
The fact that he was able to stick his head out of the closet means he was able to open the closet door.
And if he was able to open the closet door, he was able to leave any time he wanted. This sounds to me more of a story of reporter who's a complete and utter p#$$y than a ruthless group of Machiavellian politicos.
Here's a pic of the guy.
I stand by my assessment. He was probably the kid in high school who the jocks would perform wedgies on and shove in lockers.