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Grijalva Calls Delay in Swearing-In 'Suspicious' Amid Epstein Vote

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (AZ) has not been sworn in nearly two weeks after the election.
She calls the delay "suspicious" and ties it to becoming 218th signature on a discharge petition for Epstein files.
Grijalva says Johnson has not provided a swearing-in timeline; Democrats accuse him of stalling to delay Epstein vote, noting he swore in Republicans under similar circumstances.

History

Historical Context

The House of Representatives' 2019 discharge petition to vote on the Epstein files, led by Nancy Pelosi, underscored ongoing partisan tensions and calls for government transparency. This situation reflects historical disputes over legislative procedures, reminiscent of past conflicts regarding the swearing-in of members, raising concerns about the integrity of legislative processes and the influence of political maneuvering on critical votes.

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Story summary

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (AZ) has not been sworn in nearly two weeks after the election.
She calls the delay "suspicious" and ties it to becoming 218th signature on a discharge petition for Epstein files.
Grijalva says Johnson has not provided a swearing-in timeline; Democrats accuse him of stalling to delay Epstein vote, noting he swore in Republicans under similar circumstances.

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