As Twitchy has reported, Rep. John Conyers, who is facing a number of sexual harassment allegations along with calls to resign, has been hospitalized for a “stress-related illness.” Reporters near the Conyers residence in Detroit yesterday were confronted by the Democrat congressman’s wife, Monica, who accused them of racism for pursuing the story in such a manner:
Monica Conyers, wife of embattled U.S. Rep. John Conyers, confronts reporters and suggests they're only staking out the couple's #Detroit home because Conyers is black.https://t.co/49dertFQkU
— Theo Keith (@TheoKeith) November 29, 2017
Monica Conyers had a suggestion for reporters converging on the congressman’s residence:
Conyers' convicted felon's wife to the press, "Go and stalk white people's houses"
via Detroit News
— Sandy (@RightGlockMom) November 30, 2017
Yep, that was her recommendation. Watch here:
Democrat Rep. John Conyers' wife, convicted felon Monica Conyers, accuses the media of stalking black people. pic.twitter.com/T85RB6OQnm
— Ryan Saavedra ?? (@RealSaavedra) November 29, 2017
Journos near the Conyers residence were not greeted warmly:
“Go to his office, that’s where he’s a public figure. When he’s here, we’re a family. We’re a home,” she said.
Conyers said she wonders if reporters would “go and stalk white people’s houses.”
“Do you just come to the black neighborhoods and stalk our houses?” she said.
Really!?
When all else fails, use the race card. https://t.co/ADfFScNiZA
— Chris McKay (@chrisncorona) November 30, 2017
Monica Conyers previously made a name for herself in Detroit politics:
Fun facts about John Conyers: His wife (now ex-wife) Monica Conyers, a Detroit city council member, went to jail because she took bribes from a sludge company. Talk about dirty politics!
— Robby Soave (@robbysoave) November 22, 2017
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