Democrats Condemn Mike Johnson for Blocking Grijalva
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism for refusing to swear in newly elected representative Adelita Grijalva.
Grijalva was elected on September 23 to succeed her late father, Raúl Grijalva, in the House, but Johnson's actions have prevented her from taking office.
- Arizona voters overwhelmingly elected Grijalva to the House.
- Johnson's refusal to swear her in is seen as an attempt to block a vote on the release of the Epstein files.
Johnson has continued to block Grijalva from being sworn in as an official member of the chamber.
Grijalva and dozens of House Democrats marched to Johnson's office to demand that she be sworn into office.
Author's summary: Johnson blocks Grijalva's swearing-in.