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Greene Slams Johnson for Delaying Grijalva's Swearing-In

11/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized Mike Johnson (R-LA) for delaying swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), who won six weeks ago.
Greene said Grijalva's presence is crucial for a discharge petition to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Johnson cited the House's session status as the reason for the delay.
Greene urged reconvening Congress despite the government shutdown and highlighted the impact on her rural district.

History

Historical Context

The discharge petition, introduced in 1910 and requiring 218 signatures since 1935, allows House members to bypass leadership to bring legislation to the floor. In 2015, it was successfully used to address pressing issues, reflecting ongoing tensions in Congress. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent urgency regarding Adelita Grijalva highlights continued struggles for transparency, particularly concerning the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Story summary

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized Mike Johnson (R-LA) for delaying swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), who won six weeks ago.
Greene said Grijalva's presence is crucial for a discharge petition to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Johnson cited the House's session status as the reason for the delay.
Greene urged reconvening Congress despite the government shutdown and highlighted the impact on her rural district.

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