A current CNN interview between journalist Kaitlin Collins and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) took a clumsy flip when she challenged his rationalization for why Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has not been sworn into Congress.
On Sept. 29, Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was accused by Democrats for delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in to stall a vote on the Epstein Information.
When Collins pressed Jordan on the difficulty, the Ohio Republican attributed the delay to the present authorities shutdown.
“Is it clear to you why Speaker Johnson has not sworn in the new member Adelita Grijalva yet?” Collins requested.
Jordan responded, “Because we’re not in session.”
He went on to say: “It’s typically done when we’re all there. It’s a special thing. … The new member gives a speech in front of Congress, sworn in by the Speaker of the House, introduced by colleagues from their delegation.”
Jordan referenced his expertise in workplace, saying this has been the norm throughout his 19 years in authorities.
He reiterated that the Home is at the moment in a professional forma session, which he claimed is the explanation Grijalva hasn’t been sworn in. That’s when Collins fact-checked him.
“But a couple months ago, he swore in Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine in a pro forma session,” Collins acknowledged.
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“I actually didn’t even know that when they were sworn in. But I always remember when it happens, the delegations up front and that person is sworn in,” Jordan mentioned, stumbling by his assertion.
The journalist then drew a connection to the Epstein information, which Jordan shortly dismissed, stating, “No, I think it’s to make the clear point we have voted to fund the government at levels all the Democrats supported, and they now won’t support it because they’re bringing up an issue that, frankly, was not even part of the campaign last year.”
