It was a fiery day in politics, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) didn’t hold back. Speaking on the Benny Johnson Show, Luna shared her take on the chaos during Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing, and she wasn’t shy about pointing fingers. Her theory? The demonstrators causing a stir weren’t rogue activists—they were planted by senators themselves.
“Who Gave Them Tickets?”
Luna described the scene with a mix of frustration and intrigue. She noted that the protesters, whom she referred to as “crazies” and “no-Christian jihadists,” were sitting in seats typically reserved for Senate guests.
“So, it’s interesting—who gave them tickets?” she mused, suggesting there was more to the story than met the eye.
Adding to her frustration, Luna revealed she’d brought her own prop to the hearing: a poster displaying Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s college application, where Warren had reportedly claimed Native American heritage. But her big moment was cut short when she wasn’t allowed to display it.
“They wouldn’t let me bring that in,” Luna said, clearly annoyed. “Meanwhile, those protesters were literally allowed to stand there, hold up their signs, and keep them displayed. My poster was way better!”
“Political Propaganda” at Work?
Luna didn’t mince words when describing the demonstrators’ actions. According to her, the protesters were loudly chanting for “peace in the Middle East”—a sentiment she didn’t necessarily disagree with—but she claimed their real aim was to oppose Hegseth’s nomination.
“And then they’re invited in by senators to hold signs and disrupt,” she added, calling the whole scene “political propaganda.”
The Media’s Blind Spot
But Luna wasn’t just upset about the protesters. She also criticized what she called a media blackout on the overwhelming support Hegseth received from veterans.
“Unless it was a conservative outlet, they didn’t want to cover that,” she said. “There were Navy SEALS, Green Berets, and female veterans supporting Hegseth, but they wanted to cover the crazies instead.”
For Luna, the lack of media coverage wasn’t just frustrating—it was proof of a larger bias.
Takeaway
The opening day of Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing was anything but uneventful. With protests, political jabs, and accusations flying, Rep. Luna ensured her voice was heard loud and clear. Whether you agree with her take or not, one thing is for sure: Washington never runs out of drama.
What are your thoughts on the disruptions? Drop a comment or share this story to keep the conversation going!
