Mike Johnson hasn't sworn in this new Democrat. Is it because she wants to release the Epstein files? [View all]

Adelita Grijalva of Arizona came to Washington DC this week, but returned two days later, a little confused

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Trapped in the purgatorial status of representative-elect, she had to be escorted around the Capitol building by her soon-to-be-colleagues, like any other member of the public. Her name is on the door of her new office, but she does not have the keys.

“I want to get to work and I can’t,” Grijalva said.

She thinks she knows the reason why Johnson is in no rush to administer the oath: in addition to co-sponsoring bills on the environment, public education and other issues she campaigned on addressing, Grijalva plans to provide the final signature on a petition that would force a vote on legislation to release files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein – which the speaker and Donald Trump oppose.

“I can’t think of any other reason. It’s not like my being sworn in changes the majority,” she said.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/04/adelita-grijalva-arizona-mike-johnson-epstein