BREAKING: Taylor Swift reacts as Rep. Adelita Grijalva officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes — and a full vote must come to the floor. “And they cannot remove their signatures once 218 were signed” You all know what that means….. Full details ⤵️

BREAKING: Taylor Swift reacts as Rep. Adelita Grijalva officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes — and a full vote must come to the floor.

“And they cannot remove their signatures once 218 were signed”

You all know what that means…..
Full details ⤵️

**Rep. Adelita Grijalva Becomes 218th Signature, Forcing House Vote on Epstein Files Release**
*Washington, D.C.* — In a dramatic turn for congressional oversight, Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) officially became the 218th signature on a discharge petition aimed at forcing a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the release of federal records related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. This marked the threshold required under House rules for such a petition to proceed.

Grijalva was sworn in on November 12 2025, more than seven weeks after winning a special election to represent Arizona’s 7th District. The unusually long delay drew scrutiny from Democrats, who alleged the hold-up was intended to prevent her from signing the petition.

Immediately following her swearing-in, Grijalva addressed the chamber. “What we think is most important is that all the speculation about what happened or what may not have happened could end right now,” she said, referencing survivors of Epstein’s abuse who sat in the gallery. She then signed the petition, saying:

> “It’s past time for Congress to restore its role as a check and balance on this administration and fight for we, the American people. That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. Justice cannot wait another day.”

**What this means:**

* The discharge petition is a procedural mechanism by which House members can bypass leadership to bring a bill directly to the floor. Under House rules, once it attains 218 signatures (a simple majority of the full House), the names cannot be removed and the motion is “frozen.”

* With the threshold met, the petition starts a waiting period (typically seven legislative days) before any member can call it up for a floor motion. After that, the Speaker has two legislative days to schedule the vote. According to reports, House Speaker Mike Johnson said a floor vote will take place “next week.” ([CBS News][5])
* If the resulting bill passes the House, it still must pass the Senate and could face a presidential veto. In this case, the proposed measure (the “Epstein Files Transparency Act,” co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)) would compel the Department of Justice to publish a searchable database of all unclassified records related to Epstein, with victims’ identities redacted.

* The development also increases pressure on the administration and leadership — numerous Republicans (including Reps. Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene) signed the petition alongside Democrats.

**Broader context:**
The delay in seating Grijalva sparked legal and political turmoil. Arizona’s Attorney General filed suit against Speaker Johnson, claiming the delay deprived the district of congressional representation. Johnson denied the delay was related to the petition, saying merely that “we had not been in session.”

Meanwhile, newly released emails from the House Oversight Committee show Epstein making references to former President Donald Trump — raising new questions about previous associations and transparency. ([Washington Examiner][6])

**What to watch next:**

* The exact date of the floor vote, and whether the bill garners enough support in the House.
* Whether any signatories attempt to remove their name (which is no longer possible once 218 is reached).
* Reaction from the Senate and the administration, especially if the bill passes the House.
* Public and media response, including how Epstein victims and their advocates weigh in.

**On the question of Taylor Swift:**
There is **no reliable source** as of now indicating that Taylor Swift has reacted to this specific development. If you like, I can check for any social-media or public commentary from her or her team and verify whether she made any statement.