House Speaker Mike Johnson is under fire after Epstein survivors accused him of using their trauma as a political tool. In a searing open letter, victims of Jeffrey Epstein demanded Johnson immediately seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, warning that his obstruction is delaying justice and transparency. They alleged that Johnson’s refusal is part of a political maneuver to block the release of explosive Epstein case files.
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Survivors Confront Johnson
Epstein survivors released a powerful open letter on Thursday, directly addressing House Speaker Mike Johnson. They condemned his refusal to swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who was elected to fill her late father Raul Grijalva’s seat in Arizona. The survivors called the decision “an unacceptable breach of democratic norms” and accused Johnson of prioritizing political strategy over justice for Epstein’s victims.
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Grijalva’s Election Controversy
Adelita Grijalva’s victory was certified weeks ago, yet she remains unable to take office because Johnson has tied her swearing-in to the end of the ongoing government shutdown. Critics argue that this is not about procedure, but about preventing her from joining a bipartisan discharge petition aimed at forcing the Trump administration to unseal Epstein’s case files.
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Accusations of Political Manipulation
The survivors’ letter strongly implies that Johnson’s delay is politically motivated. “The continued refusal to seat her is an unacceptable breach of democratic norms and a disservice to the American people,” the letter stated. They warned that Johnson’s actions “appear to be a deliberate attempt to block her participation in the discharge petition that would force a vote to unseal the Epstein/Maxwell files.”
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Demand for Transparency and Justice
“The American public has a right to transparency and accountability and we, as survivors, deserve justice,” the letter continued. The victims accused Johnson of exploiting procedural tactics to protect influential figures connected to Epstein. They emphasized that any obstruction of the petition is “a direct affront” to their right to justice and “adds insult to our trauma.”
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Call to End Political Games
The letter included an impassioned plea for Johnson to act honorably. “Speaker Johnson must stop using procedural tactics to protect the powerful and instead uphold the integrity of our democratic institutions,” it stated. Survivors urged him to stop politicizing their suffering, adding, “Our trauma is not a pawn in your political games.”
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Delayed Justice for Survivors
The letter concluded with a stark reminder of the emotional cost of Johnson’s inaction. “Every day you stall is another day survivors are denied justice, and the American people are denied the truth,” the survivors wrote. Their message was clear—seat Grijalva immediately and allow the vote to proceed, letting “democracy speak.”