This move served 2 purposes. It prevented slojo from going up there and making a fool out of himself. The timing of it probably conflicted with his med/nap schedule and you know how he gets when his battery % goes below 50.
Putting Commiela out, front & center, the powers to be still have big plans for her. But you have to wonder why. Trump gained in all 50 states. THE ENTIRE NATION pivoted to the right. I don't understand the lefts' infatuation with her. They have other box checkers in their bullpen they can use. But they insist on this dummy as a fresh change.