The office of Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida reported on Wednesday that they have been the recipients of a grave threat with a potential for gunfire. Luna addressed the rising fissures and animosity against Republicans, highlighting the risk such hostilities pose, possibly culminating in fatal outcomes.
She stressed her firm stance against these manipulative tactics, asserting, ‘We would neither be threatened nor coerced, nor would we succumb to those who resort to violence to promote their ideologies.’ Luna went on to express her steadfast resolve to triumph over these challenges.
In her statement, Luna reiterated her belief in the exceptionalism of the U.S., declaring her commitment to serve the constituents who elected her and the masses nationwide who feel marginalized. Given recent events, she called for prayers for her family, expressing the sentiment that such animosity is out of place in our society.
My office has received a very serious shooting threat.
This division and hate campaign against Republicans is going to get someone killed. I will not be threatened, intimidated, or bow down to those using violence as a means to push their agenda. We will win.
America is the…
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) September 18, 2024
Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina demonstrated her solidarity with Luna by echoing her sentiments. ‘We are alongside you,’ she confirmed, emphasizing the escalating threat by saying, ‘It has reached unprecedented levels.’
Social media personality Rogan O’Handley, also known by his online moniker ‘DC Draino’, weighed in on this vehemently. He mentioned the recent failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and categorized the threat against Luna as ‘intolerable’, accusing certain elements of targeting those passionately committed to safeguarding the nation’s interests.
Congresswoman Luna, an Air Force veteran, first joined the Congress in 2022 carrying the stamp of Trump’s endorsement. Currently, she is contesting for another two-year term, reaffirming her commitment to represent Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
In her forthcoming electoral battle in November, Luna is anticipated to lock horns with the Democratic contender Whitney Fox. Using her official congressional social networking platform, Luna provided more depth to the menacing problem on hand.
Luna candidly reported: ‘Recently, there has been a disturbing surge in threats against me and severe breaches of privacy.’ She further elaborated, ‘A distressing trend emerged on an online forum which advocated strangers to forward intimidating packages to my residence.’
This past weekend witnessed a rather grave turn of events – a sharp escalation to a deadly shooting threat. Luna assured that all required steps are being taken to guarantee the security of her family, her professional team, and the district she represents.
Luna praised the immediate and thorough reaction of the law enforcement, who are actively probing into the matter. ‘We eagerly look forward to sharing more information upon the concluding report of the police investigation,’ said Luna.
She accused the radical quarters on the left of spawning a rhetoric that breeds violence through their unabashed promotion of hatred. Drawing attention to the parallel timeline of events leading to the second assassination attempt on President Trump, Luna vouchsafed that she will not be threatened or daunted by these entities.
Luna emphasized her determination to continue fighting for the country, promising to represent those who feel neglected by the current political discourse. ‘Please include us in your prayers,’ she urged.
She launched a separate critique, pressing Vice President Kamala Harris and other left-wingers for their incendiary remarks against Trump and the Republican Party. In the light of contempt towards Trump and the increasing threats against him, Luna underscored the increased focus on the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee and others.
Harris and others amongst the left have been attributing the former president as a danger to the pillars of freedom and democracy, a stance Luna feels must be ceased.
Luna commented, ‘The constant narrative from Kamala Harris and left-leaning radicals labeling President Trump and the Republicans as a ‘threat’ must be checked.’ She expressed her disgust at the persistence of such rhetoric in the wake of the first assassination attempt against the former president.
Luna concluded her remarks with a powerful note, ‘It’s baffling how we are forced to use the term ‘first’ when discussing the attempt on Trump’s life, given the unprecedented nature of such an act. It’s deeply disheartening.’
Over the last few weeks, I have received an increasing number of threats and doxxing attacks. An online page was encouraging strangers to send threatening packages to my home. This weekend, it escalated to a very serious shooting threat, and we are taking every necessary step to…
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) September 18, 2024