Rep. Gil Cisneros Criticizes Speaker Johnson for Delaying Adelita Grijalva's Swearing-In Amidst Government Shutdown

Call to Swear in Adelita Grijalva

• 🎯 Representative Gil Cisneros is demanding that Speaker Mike Johnson stop delaying and swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
• 🗓️ The state of Arizona has formally certified Grijalva's election results, yet her swearing-in is being prolonged.
• 🗣️ Cisneros argues that this delay is a major disservice to Grijalva's constituents and suppresses the voices of hundreds of thousands of Arizonans.

Allegations of Partisan Politics

• ⚖️ Cisneros highlights that Johnson had no issue swearing in two Republican men shortly after their special elections.
• ❓ He questions if the delay is due to Grijalva being a Democratic Latina.
• 📄 Concerns are raised that Grijalva might sign a discharge petition for the Epstein files once sworn in.
• 📈 It's also suggested that her swearing-in would add to the largest class of CHC members ever.

Demand for Action

• 📢 Cisneros urges Speaker Johnson to cease partisan politics and do the right thing for the people of Arizona's seventh congressional district.
• ⚖️ He calls for Grijalva to be sworn in, emphasizing the importance for the country and for the victims of Epstein's crimes.