After a 50-day wait, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva is sworn into Congress

The Arizona Democrat won her race in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson has waited to swear her in until today. Grijalva has vowed to be the decisive signature in a bid to release the Epstein files.

Adelita Grijalva delivers speech after swearing-in

In a speech on the House floor after being sworn in, Grijalva said it was time for Congress “to restore a full and check and balance to this administration.”

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

Grijalva said Johnson wanted “more time” to persuade Republicans “to take their name off of the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.”

The House speaker finally has set a time and date for Adelita Grijalva's swearing in

House Speaker Mike Johnson will swear in Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva at about 4 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 12.
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