HUD Secretary Accused of Unseemly Gesture During Texas Convention

HUD Secretary Scott Turner allegedly swatted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's rear at Texas GOP convention. Social media reacts.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner was caught on camera making an inappropriate gesture toward Representative Anna Paulina Luna during the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Texas.

The incident occurred as Turner exited the stage, with footage showing him moving his arm downward and backward as Luna walked past. She did not visibly react and continued toward the microphone.

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Political commentator Rachel Bitecofer noted the moment on social media, while other users questioned whether a similar action had been avoided. The Independent reached out to both Luna and HUD for comment. Turner, who was confirmed in February, has previously worked in the Texas legislature and played nine seasons in the NFL.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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