In a recent turn of events, Virginia Democrats find themselves facing criticism for their apparent loss of conscience when it comes to swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona. The situation has escalated to the point where Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened to sue House Speaker Mike Johnson if he does not swear in Grijalva promptly.
The controversy stems from the fact that Grijalva, who won her U.S. House seat in a special election on September 23, has still not been sworn in by Johnson. Despite various excuses provided by Johnson, including the House not being in session, it has become increasingly clear that the delay in seating Grijalva is politically motivated.
One of the main reasons behind Johnson’s reluctance to swear in Grijalva appears to be the fear that she would be the final vote needed to force a vote on releasing the government’s files on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Given that President Donald Trump’s name reportedly appears numerous times in the files, Johnson seems intent on avoiding such a vote at all costs.
While Johnson has denied that his actions are related to the Epstein files, even his GOP colleagues have suggested otherwise. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who sponsored legislation to release the Epstein files, has accused Johnson of stalling to block the vote.
Grijalva, on her part, has been vocal in demanding to be sworn in, highlighting the double standards at play. She has pointed out that Johnson swore in his Republican colleagues within 24 hours of their special elections, yet has failed to extend the same courtesy to her.
The situation has escalated to the point where Democratic lawmakers held a news conference on Capitol Hill demanding Johnson swear Grijalva in. Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona even went as far as to accuse Johnson of covering up for pedophiles.
Overall, the delay in seating Grijalva has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the political process and the lengths to which some individuals are willing to go to protect their own interests. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding democratic principles and ensuring that all elected officials are held accountable for their actions.
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References:
– Real Clear Politics: [The Unconscionable Loss of Conscience for VA Democrats](https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2025/10/14/the_unconscionable_loss_of_conscience_for_va_democrats_655366.html)
– Daily Kos: [Rogue House speaker is stealing a vote from Democrats](https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/15/2348695/-Rogue-House-speaker-is-stealing-a-vote-from-Democrats?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=)
– The Hill: [Senate Republican denounces Young Republicans’ chat, breaking with Vance](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5558188-mullin-condemns-young-republicans-chat/)
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