Despite Adelita Grijalva’s election victory in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, with nearly 70% of the vote and official certification by the Arizona Secretary of State, she has not been sworn in to the House of Representatives. Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, using various excuses, and is suspected of doing so because Grijalva is a Democrat whose presence could impact critical votes, like the one involving the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. This obstruction denies representation to 813,000 Arizona residents, and a lawsuit has been filed to address this voter disenfranchisement, emphasizing that the speaker’s actions violate the Constitution and the principles of democratic representation.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing accusations of delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who could provide the decisive vote on a bill to release the Epstein files. Johnson denies any connection to the Epstein files, but Democrats allege that he is intentionally stalling her swearing-in. The speaker has cited precedents set by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but faced scrutiny on his actions with regards to his own precedent. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Johnson could hold a pro forma session to swear her in, which he has not done.
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Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva and the state of Arizona have filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives due to Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat her nearly a month after her special election victory. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that Johnson’s delay denies Southern Arizonans their full congressional representation. Grijalva’s swearing-in would reduce the GOP’s House advantage and potentially force a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which is opposed by Republican leadership. Despite Johnson’s assertions that Grijalva can still serve her constituents, she is currently without an office budget, district office, or official communication channels.
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Speaker Mike Johnson stated he would not prevent a vote on legislation to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, despite the House being in recess. This comes as a discharge petition, needing 218 signatures to trigger a vote, is one signature away from success. However, the House’s continued recess, caused by the government shutdown, has delayed the process, and Johnson has refused to swear in the last signatory. While Johnson claims a House committee’s investigation is sufficient, the vote on the Epstein files remains pending.
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Moynihan, convicted for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, was captured on video breaching security and searching Senate documents, even expressing a desire to use them against perceived enemies. Despite being sentenced to nearly two years in prison, he was released due to a pardon from Donald Trump. However, Moynihan has been rearrested, becoming the first pardoned rioter to face new charges related to alleged political violence. Other January 6th participants granted clemency have also encountered legal issues since their release.
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In a recent MSNBC interview, Congressman Eric Swalwell criticized Speaker Johnson for delaying the vote on releasing the Epstein files. Swalwell’s comments focused on Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, a move that would have secured the 218th signature required to force a vote on the files. Swalwell accused Johnson of protecting individuals associated with the Epstein case by obstructing the release of this information. This delay has sparked controversy and raised questions about transparency.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from Congressional Democrats for delaying the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, with accusations of political maneuvering and obstruction. Johnson’s comments and actions, including his remarks about Grijalva’s activities, have drawn condemnation. Critics point to the fact that Grijalva is unable to fully serve her constituents due to her not being sworn in. The controversy has sparked concerns about the implications of the Speaker’s power over the swearing-in process and potential for abuse.
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Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump’s use of social media, specifically a video depicting the bombing of “No Kings” protesters with excrement, claiming it was satire and not a call for violence. Johnson accused the protesters of attempting to incite violence, highlighting their signs with messages like “86 47” and images of Trump hanging from a noose. Republicans labeled the “No Kings” rallies as “Hate America” events and suggested they would be violent. Despite the rallies being peaceful, Johnson criticized the protesters, stating they were trying to incite violence against the president, who has faced previous assassination attempts.
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The author argues that conservative Christians, particularly Speaker Mike Johnson, exhibit a pervasive pattern of hate disguised as religious piety. Johnson is accused of using his position to protect figures like Donald Trump and obstruct justice regarding the Epstein case, while also opposing LGBTQ+ rights and undermining the U.S. Constitution. His policies and rhetoric are criticized for harming the poor and marginalized, contradicting Christian values of compassion and love. The author concludes that Johnson’s actions and influence foster a culture of hate, urging readers to recognize and resist this spread of animosity.
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Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash for defending former President Donald Trump’s use of an AI-generated video depicting him dropping sewage on protesters. Johnson characterized the video as satirical, a method Trump uses effectively on social media to make a point. Critics quickly refuted this interpretation, arguing the video was not satire but debasement, and questioned the point Trump was attempting to convey. Democrats and other commentators, like Rep. Sean Casten, criticized Johnson’s defense of Trump’s actions, calling it juvenile and questionable.
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