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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva slams Mike Johnson ahead of her swearing-in: 'Unconstitutional'

Grijalva accused Speaker Mike Johnson of delaying her swearing-in for political reasons.

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva slams Mike Johnson ahead of her swearing-in: 'Unconstitutional'
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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva accused Speaker Mike Johnson of delaying her swearing-in for political reasons, saying the delay kept her constituents without representation. Her swearing-in could enable a discharge petition seeking a House vote on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Arizona representative-elect criticizing the delay in her swearing-in

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House whose stated reason for the swearing-in delay is reported

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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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