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Democrats Slam Johnson for Delaying Grijalva's Swearing-In

11/3/2025

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The Democratic Party criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying Adelita Grijalva, the Arizona winner, from being sworn in, the longest delay on record.
The delay stems from Johnson's concerns about a discharge petition to release Epstein files, with Grijalva backing it and the petition one signature short of a vote.
Johnson says he cannot swear in Grijalva until government reopens.
Epstein survivors urge Johnson to stop obstructing the swearing-in.

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The Democratic Party criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying Adelita Grijalva, the Arizona winner, from being sworn in, the longest delay on record.
The delay stems from Johnson's concerns about a discharge petition to release Epstein files, with Grijalva backing it and the petition one signature short of a vote.
Johnson says he cannot swear in Grijalva until government reopens.
Epstein survivors urge Johnson to stop obstructing the swearing-in.