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Newly Elected Dem Rep Torches Mike Johnson to His Face

After taking the oath, Grijalva condemned the 50-day delay and signed a petition seeking release of Epstein-related files.

Newly Elected Dem Rep Torches Mike Johnson to His Face
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Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying her oath for 50 days, saying her constituents were left without congressional services. She also signed a discharge petition seeking release of Epstein-related files, becoming its final signature and prompting Johnson to say he would bring a related bill to a House vote the following week.

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Newly sworn-in representative who criticized the delay in her oath and signed the Epstein-files discharge petition.

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who delayed Grijalva’s swearing-in and later administered her oath.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in connection with Epstein-related emails and the end of the government shutdown.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who introduced the discharge petition Grijalva signed.

Raúl M. Grijalva
Former U.S. Representative (D-AZ)

Former representative and Adelita Grijalva’s father, whose seat she succeeded.

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who introduced the discharge petition Grijalva signed.

ALSO MENTIONED  Kris Mayes, Arizona attorney general who filed a lawsuit seeking to compel Johnson to swear Grijalva in.

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Adelita Grijalva Sworn In, Signs Petition for Epstein Files Vote

Outlets across the sides link Grijalva's roughly seven-week-delayed swearing-in to a petition that could force a House vote on releasing Epstein-related files. Left-leaning outlets portray the delay as a denial of representation and foreground Grijalva's criticism of Johnson. Center outlets largely explain the petition's path to a House vote, while also reporting criticism and Johnson's denial. Right-leaning outlets likewise emphasize the vote's potential, but present the delay through competing claims rather than adopting the criticism.

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