Jimmy Kimmel Expresses Surprise Agreement with Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Republican Delay of Democrat Swearing-In

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel voiced disbelief yesterday after finding himself in agreement with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene regarding Republican leadership’s decision to postpone the swearing-in of newly-elected Representative Adelita Grijalva.

During his opening monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on October 9, 2025, Kimmel highlighted Greene’s criticism of her own party for delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, noting the congresswoman’s comments came during a CNN appearance. Greene argued against the delay, stating, “Why drag this out? That is going to have 218 signatures. And so, I say, go ahead and do it and get it over with.” Grijalva’s vote is considered crucial for a discharge petition seeking the release of Jeffrey Epstein case files, potentially impacting the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.

Kimmel reacted to the clip with surprise, prompting applause from his audience and joking that Greene may have experienced a transformative event. He also pointed out the irony of Greene voicing concerns about economic issues – specifically, that “prices have not come down” and “people’s wages have not gone up” – a sentiment often echoed by Democrats. This unusual alignment underscores the complex dynamics within the Republican party and the potential for unexpected alliances on specific issues. For more on the current makeup of the House of Representatives, visit the official House website.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson previously stated that Grijalva would be sworn in when the House returns to regular session, a timeline Greene publicly challenged. The delay has sparked debate about procedural tactics and the transparency of information related to the Epstein case, as reported by NBC News.

House leadership has not yet responded to Kimmel’s comments, but is expected to address the matter when the House reconvenes.