Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Anna Paulina Luna

Public opinion and media debates around Anna Paulina Luna—discover key moments of controversy.

Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and U.S. Air Force veteran. Since 2023, she has served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. As a member of the Republican Party, Luna is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida. Her background in the military and subsequent entry into Republican politics define her public profile.

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November 2018: Compared Hillary Clinton to herpes on Fox News

In November 2018, Luna, as director of Hispanic engagement for Turning Point USA, compared Hillary Clinton to herpes on a Fox News segment, leading to apologies from the network.

September 2020: Threat to Sue Twitter Over Account Verification

In September 2020, Anna Paulina Luna threatened to sue Twitter after the company refused to verify her account, alleging "political prejudice" and calling it "election meddling".

October 2020: FEC Complaint Against Twitter

In October 2020, Anna Paulina Luna's campaign said it filed a complaint with the FEC over Twitter's refusal to verify Luna's account. The complaint alleged that Twitter violated the equal time rule by verifying Charlie Crist but not Luna, requesting the FEC to force Twitter to verify Luna's account.

November 2020: Alleged Censorship

In November 2020, according to allegations made by Anna Paulina Luna during a House Oversight Committee hearing on February 8, 2023, Twitter, the federal government, leftist non-profits, and potentially the Democratic National Committee, jointly censored Americans through the Jira project management platform, which she claimed violated the First Amendment.

June 2022: Repeated False Claims About 2020 Election

In June 2022, Luna repeated false claims that the 2020 United States presidential election was stolen, stating her belief that President Trump won and that voter fraud occurred.

August 2022: Support for Ban on U.S. Oil Exports

In August 2022, Anna Paulina Luna stated that she supported a ban on U.S. oil exports to increase the domestic oil supply, arguing that the U.S. has abundant oil resources and should prioritize lowering domestic gas prices over selling to other countries.

February 8, 2023: Allegations of Censorship at House Oversight Committee Hearing

On February 8, 2023, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, Anna Paulina Luna alleged that Twitter, the federal government, "leftist non-profits", and potentially the Democratic National Committee had jointly censored Americans in November 2020 through the Jira project management platform, claiming it violated the First Amendment.

February 2023: Wearing AR-15 Rifle Lapel Pins

In February 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among several members of Congress seen wearing AR-15 rifle lapel pins.

2023: Votes on Cluster Munitions Ban and Aid Moratorium to Ukraine

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among 98 Republicans to vote for a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine. That same year, Luna voted for a moratorium on aid to Ukraine.

2023: Authored 'The Legend of Naranja'

In 2023, Luna authored the Christian children's book, "The Legend of Naranja", which suggests that Biden stole the 2020 election.

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April 2024: Vote Against Military Aid Package for Ukraine

In April 2024, Anna Paulina Luna voted against the $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine.

March 2025: Opposition to U.S. Membership in NATO

In March 2025, Anna Paulina Luna expressed opposition to U.S. membership in NATO.

August 2025: Comments on Non-Human Beings on Earth

In mid-August 2025, Anna Paulina Luna stated on The Joe Rogan Experience that she had heard testimony about non-human beings on Earth, suggesting Congress had seen proof of "interdimensional beings" capable of operating through existing time spaces.

September 2025: Criticized the Anti-Defamation League

In September 2025, Luna criticized the Anti-Defamation League for listing Christian Identity as extremist after Elon Musk commented negatively on it, claiming the ADL was creating a hate campaign against Christians.

October 2025: Meeting with Kirill Dmitriev and Praise for Putin

In October 2025, amidst the Russo-Ukrainian war, Anna Paulina Luna met with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian president Vladimir Putin, expressing a desire to foster peace and trade. Later, after Putin praised Donald Trump, Luna thanked the Russian government for backing the President.

2025: Amplified Misinformation Following Brown University Shooting

Following the 2025 Brown University shooting, Luna amplified a theory misidentifying a Palestinian student at Brown University as the perpetrator. However, a different individual, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, was identified as the shooter.

January 9, 2026: Claim of Christian Persecution in Ukraine

On January 9, 2026, Anna Paulina Luna claimed that Christians were being persecuted in Ukraine and announced her intent to contact the State Department. She also asserted that the Vatican had a responsibility to educate the international community on the situation. Her opinion was based on a letter from Ukrainian MPs alleging numerous political prisoners and criminal prosecutions, a claim disputed by the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States.

January 2026: Call for Sanctions Against the UK over Potential X Ban

In early January 2026, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that X could be blocked in the United Kingdom due to AI-generated sexualized images, Anna Paulina Luna called for sanctions against the country if it proceeded with the ban.

March 2026: Hosted Russian Lawmakers at U.S. Capitol

In March 2026, Luna hosted a delegation of visiting Russian lawmakers on a tour of the United States Capitol, which was criticized by fellow congressional lawmakers.