Nancy Pelosi was made to answer some tough questions from Chuck Todd about Rep. Conyers and accusations of sexual harassment that were buried by silence bought with our tax money.
Watch below:
.@NancyPelosi: Accused Congressman Conyers is an “icon” in our country. #MTP pic.twitter.com/4QlKKJTIJP
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) November 26, 2017
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“John Conyers is an icon in our country. He has done a great deal to protect women – Violence Against Women Act, which the left – right-wing – is now quoting me as praising him for his work on that, and he did great work on that,” she added. “But the fact is, as John reviews his case, which he knows, which I don’t, I believe he will do the right thing.”
Conyers’ office recently confirmed issuing a settlement of $27,000 to a former staffer who says she was fired for resisting the congressman’s sexual advances. Conyers has acknowledged the payout, which he amounted to a severance package, but he denied the allegations about what it was for.
The payout from Conyers’ office first became public in a report published by Buzzfeed on Monday, and came after a number of men in powerful positions in politics, entertainment, and media have faced public accusations of sexual harassment. The accusations have opened up a national conversation about how women are treated in the workplace by men in positions of power.
I’m surprised Chuck Todd actually grilled her about it for once. I really think this is an issue that could enflame the American public against both sides of the political aisle. To think that they’re using our tax money to buy off accusers of sexual harassment is horrendous and should anger every American.
It’s interesting to note that the “we must believe EVERY WOMAN” crowd suddenly starts talking about due process when it’s a Democrat accused. Due process for me, and not for thee….