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House Speaker Johnson Delays Grijalva's Swearing-In Amid Controversy

10/17/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced scrutiny from CNBC’s Rebecca Quick over delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
Rebecca Quick noted a possible lawsuit from Arizona's attorney general over 'taxation without representation' related to Grijalva's seating.
Johnson said he cannot seat Grijalva until the government reopens and Democrats agree to a funding deal, citing Nancy Pelosi's precedent.
Critics speculate Johnson's stance is linked to Grijalva’s Epstein-related legislation.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced scrutiny from CNBC’s Rebecca Quick over delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
Rebecca Quick noted a possible lawsuit from Arizona's attorney general over 'taxation without representation' related to Grijalva's seating.
Johnson said he cannot seat Grijalva until the government reopens and Democrats agree to a funding deal, citing Nancy Pelosi's precedent.
Critics speculate Johnson's stance is linked to Grijalva’s Epstein-related legislation.