Public opinion and media debates around Anna Paulina Luna—discover key moments of controversy.
Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. As a member of the Republican Party, she is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida. Prior to her political career, Luna served in the military, contributing to her background and shaping her political views. She is a rising figure within the Republican party and a vocal voice on various issues.
November 2018: Fox News Segment Controversy
In November 2018, Anna Paulina Luna made controversial remarks on a Fox News segment, comparing Hillary Clinton to herpes, which led to apologies from the network.
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2019: Claims of a home invasion
In 2019, Luna said that she suffered "enduring trauma" after experiencing a "home invasion" by her landlord at 4 a.m. while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, though details of the incident are disputed.
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September 2020: Threatened to Sue Twitter
In September 2020, Luna threatened to sue Twitter for refusing to verify her account, alleging "political prejudice" and calling it "election meddling."
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October 2020: Filed Complaint with the FEC
In October 2020, Luna's campaign filed a complaint with the FEC over Twitter's refusal to verify Luna's account, claiming a violation of the equal time rule.
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November 2020: Alleged Censorship of Americans
In November 2020, Luna alleged censorship of Americans through the Jira project management platform.
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2020: Sought stalking injunction against her uncle
During her first campaign for Congress in 2020, Luna unsuccessfully sought a stalking injunction request against her uncle, Edward Mayerhofer, after he questioned her biography on social media.
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2020: Claims about family ancestry
In 2020, Luna claimed that her "entire mother's side of the family and father's side of the family on both sides are from Mexico", despite evidence to the contrary.
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2020: Claims of Voter Fraud
In 2020, Luna stated that she believes that President Trump won that election and voter fraud occurred.
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June 2021: Stalking Injunction Granted
In June 2021, Anna Paulina Luna was granted a temporary stalking injunction against her primary opponent, William Braddock, after threats were made against her.
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June 2022: Claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election
In June 2022, Luna asserted that President Trump won the 2020 election and that voter fraud occurred, reflecting her stance on the election results.
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February 8, 2023: Allegations of Censorship at House Oversight Committee Hearing
During a combative House Oversight Committee hearing on February 8, 2023, Luna alleged that Twitter, the federal government, and leftist nonprofits jointly censored Americans in November 2020, potentially violating the First Amendment.
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February 2023: Wore AR-15 Lapel Pins
In February 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was seen wearing AR-15 rifle lapel pins along with several other members of Congress, symbolizing her stance on gun rights.
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May 2023: Co-sponsored impeachment resolutions
In May 2023, Luna co-sponsored resolutions by Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI director Christopher Wray, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. attorney for D.C. Matthew M. Graves.
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May 2023: Sponsored resolution to remove Adam Schiff
In May 2023, Luna sponsored a resolution to have Adam Schiff removed from Congress and fined $16 million, marking a significant action in her congressional activities.
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June 2023: Sponsored resolution to censure Adam Schiff
In June 2023, Luna sponsored a resolution censuring Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, which the House agreed to with a vote of 213-209.
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2023: Authored Christian children's book
In 2023, Luna authored the Christian children's book, "The Legend of Naranja", which suggests that Biden stole the 2020 election, further highlighting her views on the election.
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July 10, 2024: Privileged Resolution on Merrick Garland
On July 10, 2024, Luna brought forward a privileged resolution to have U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland found in inherent contempt of Congress, though the measure ultimately failed to pass.
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January 2025: Introduced bill to add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore
In January 2025, Luna introduced a bill proposing to add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore, marking a controversial and notable event.
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February 2025: Appointed to House Oversight Task Force
In February 2025, Luna was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to lead a House Oversight Task Force on declassification on federal secrets, leading to scrutiny after suggesting questioning of deceased Warren Commission members.
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