Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepresentative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) speaks during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas (Reuters)Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared to swat at Representative Anna Paulina Luna's rear end during the Republican Party's midterm convention in Texas. Video footage captured Turner swiping his arm backward as Luna passed him on stage, though she showed no visible reaction and proceeded to the microphone. Social media users and political analysts quickly reacted to the clip, describing the gesture as an attempted slap or a narrow miss. The Independent has reached out to Representative Luna and the Department of Housing and Urban Development for comment on the video. Other notable moments at the convention included a surprise video message from Democratic Senator John Fetterman and a speech from Senator Tim Scott. In fullTrump Cabinet official appears to try and swat congresswoman’s rear as she takes stageMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Awkward moment between HUD chief Scott Turner and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna goes viral
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepresentative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) speaks during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas (Reuters)Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared to swat at Representative Anna Paulina Luna's rear end during the Republican Party's midterm convention in Texas. Video footage captured Turner swiping his arm backward as Luna passed him on stage, though she showed no visible reaction and proceeded to the microphone. Social media users and political analysts quickly reacted to the clip, describing the gesture as an attempted slap or a narrow miss. The Independent has reached out to Representative Luna and the Department of Housing and Urban Development for comment on the video. Other notable moments at the convention included a surprise video message from Democratic Senator John Fetterman and a speech from Senator Tim Scott. In fullTrump Cabinet official appears to try and swat congresswoman’s rear as she takes stageMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
