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Senator Gallego Slams Johnson, Calls Him 'Pedo Protector'

10/16/2025

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) criticized Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for delaying the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
He linked the delay to Grijalva's support for releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gallego described Johnson as a "pedo protector."
Gallego's remarks were delivered in a social media video.
Johnson has cited the ongoing government shutdown as a reason for the hold-up.

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) criticized Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for delaying the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
He linked the delay to Grijalva's support for releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gallego described Johnson as a "pedo protector."
Gallego's remarks were delivered in a social media video.
Johnson has cited the ongoing government shutdown as a reason for the hold-up.