The ongoing saga surrounding Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's delayed swearing-in has sparked fierce political tensions, as House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to justify his inaction for over three weeks.
Grijalva, the daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva, won her special election to serve in Congress, yet she remains unseated amidst accusations of political maneuvering.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called out Johnson and the Republicans for allegedly stalling the swearing-in to avoid confronting sensitive issues linked to Jeffrey Epstein's files.
The Arizona Attorney General, Kris Mayes, has threatened legal action against Johnson if he continues to block Grijalva's swearing-in, heightening the pressure for a resolution.
Democratic lawmakers have taken a stand, demanding immediate accountability from Johnson, leading to confrontations that spotlight the political stakes involved.
As Grijalva's seating could narrow the Republican majority in the House, the situation underscores the intense political gamesmanship at play in Washington.
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