Per a post on Facebook by one of the owners of The Wheelhouse in St. Joseph, Abbie Rogiers — a photo of Michelle Obama and co-owner Ryan Rogiers and their son was tampered with. The photo, signed by the former First Lady, appears to have been taken, Michelle Obama’s head torn off, and returned to where it was at the restaurant.You can see the post below, and Rogiers’ statement along with the photo here in the SPlog.
I’m disappointed. This is a special picture posted in our restaurant. Someone ripped off Michelle Obama’s head.
We have this photo bc my 10 year old son and my husband won a RECIPE contest and were invited to a state dinner. It was a big deal.
Regardless of your politics, this was a special moment for my son. Tearing this photo was a weak way to take a stand.
Lastly, if you did this because you’re racist, please don’t come back to our restaurant. You can drink Bud Lite anywhere.
Be Nice Or Get Out.
$100 reward if anyone knows who did this.
I will not publicly shame them. I simply want to encourage them to take some community college classes. It’s time.
