Democrats Threaten Legal Action On GOP

Arizona’s Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes is now threatening to sue House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — all because he refused to rush the swearing-in of a newly elected Democrat congresswoman.

In a fiery statement Tuesday, Mayes accused Johnson of “playing political games” and vowed to take him to court if he didn’t immediately seat Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.).

“It’s way past time for Mike Johnson to stop the political games,” Mayes said. “We’re keeping every option open — including litigation — to hold him accountable.”

Grijalva easily won her father’s old seat on September 23, yet she has not been sworn in as the nation continues to grapple with a government shutdown battle between the House and Senate.

🔥 Johnson Holds His Ground as Democrats Cry “Obstruction”

Speaker Mike Johnson — under relentless pressure from the Left — has kept the House in recess to push Senate Democrats toward accepting a “clean” GOP funding bill that keeps the government open until November 21.

Democrats are furious because Johnson won’t use “pro forma” sessions to swear in Grijalva. Instead, he insists on following normal procedure — a position he reaffirmed this week.

Johnson emphasized that the House would adhere to its usual procedure, swearing in Rep.-elect Grijalva once the chamber reconvenes for a full legislative session.

His decision highlights a rare Republican show of discipline, standing up to Democrat pressure tactics while managing the shutdown standoff.

⚖️ Democrat AG Demands Action Within 48 Hours

Attorney General Mayes sent Johnson a formal letter demanding immediate action, claiming the House has “no authority” to delay the oath once Arizona certifies the election.

She wants a written guarantee that Grijalva will be sworn in “immediately” — even before the House reconvenes.

But Johnson isn’t budging.

He knows Democrats are trying to create another headline during the shutdown and use the story to frame Republicans as “obstructionists.”

In reality, Johnson is simply following the same process Democrats defended when Nancy Pelosi ran the House.

🕰️ Pelosi Set the Precedent — and Nobody Complained Then

When Republican Julia Letlow (R-La.) won a special election in 2021, Speaker Nancy Pelosi waited 25 days before swearing her in — and Democrats said nothing.
Now that the shoe is on the other foot, suddenly the rules are a “constitutional crisis.”

“No one screamed about that because everyone understood the process,” Johnson reminded reporters. “You do it as soon as you’re able.”

That statement perfectly captures the double standard that has become routine in Washington — one set of rules for Democrats, another for everyone else.

🕵️‍♂️ The Epstein File Controversy Adds Fuel to the Fire

Some Democrats claim Johnson’s delay is political because Grijalva’s signature would be the 218th and final name needed to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s secret files.

That procedural move — called a discharge petition — would bypass House leadership.

Johnson shot down that theory immediately.

“It has nothing to do with that at all,” he said. “We will swear her in when everybody gets back.”

Still, the Epstein connection has sparked fresh speculation online — and Democrats are using it to stir outrage and fundraising just weeks before the budget fight hits a boiling point.

🇺🇸 Bottom Line: Johnson Isn’t Caving — and Conservatives Should Take Note

While Democrats threaten lawsuits and media allies cry foul, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to bow to political theater.

He’s standing by House precedent, maintaining order during a government shutdown, and exposing the Left’s selective outrage in the process.

At a time when Washington is defined by weakness and compromise, Johnson’s stand sends a clear message: 👉 Rules still matter — even when Democrats don’t like them.