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Backlash Against Speaker Johnson Over Grijalva's Delayed Swearing-In
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced backlash after dodging questions about Adelita Grijalva.
- Grijalva’s swearing-in is delayed by government shutdown; she won to replace her late father, Raúl Grijalva.
- Democrats allege Johnson blocks Grijalva to curb her backing Epstein petition; posts label his conduct 'pathetic' and a cover-up.
- Some urge Grijalva to pursue legal action over voter representation.
