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Lemire FACT-CHECKS Speaker Johnson's 'Pelosi precedent' claim
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October 21, 2025
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1:54Now PlayingSpeaker Mike Johnson continues to defend his decision not to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., citing what he calls a “Pelosi precedent.” But Jonathan Lemire fact-checks that claim on Morning Joe, noting that Johnson could swear in Grijalva now if he wanted to.
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