Mills Stymies Luna's Path to Speakership as Congresswoman Pivots to Oust RNC Chair

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA — In the complex power dynamics of the House of Representatives, Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna has emerged as both an ambitious lawmaker and an attack dog against her own colleagues. While sources close to her office suggest she harbored aspirations for the speakership, Luna has also directed much of her focus toward expelling colleagues accused of misconduct, including a crusade against Congressman Cory Mills, whom she had previously defended.

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But Luna's potential speakership ambitions appear to have been stymied by what insiders describe as a "private pressure campaign" led by Mills himself, forcing Luna to publicly distance herself from any leadership aspirations. Instead, the congresswoman is now considering a bid for RNC chair to oust current occupant Joe Gruters, a post political activist Scott Presler is also vying for, despite concerns raised by critics over alleged sexual misconduct and rumored financial impropriety.

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"I do not know where the rumor started that I was considering a run [for Speaker], as I have never spoken to any member about it or considered even running for Speaker," Luna recently stated in denial.

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The relationship between Luna and Mills represents one of the more intriguing political dramas unfolding on Capitol Hill. Despite having defended Mills against previous misconduct allegations related to former partners, Luna has joined other lawmakers seeking his expulsion from Congress. 

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Mills, who denies any wrongdoing, either financially or sexually, now finds himself targeted by the very congresswoman who once came to his defense.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Florida congresswoman has also been at the forefront of recent expulsion efforts, having "led the charge to expel" both representatives Swalwell and Gonzales, according to reports.

The allegations against Mills have not been proven in court. Luna‘s stance on Mills and her other colleagues is a marked departure from the MAGA movements anti-cancel culture position.

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Luna is part of an informal caucus of House Republican women, alongside Nancy Mace and Lauren Boebert, who have built a coalition aimed at forcing colleagues accused of misconduct out of Congress.

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Their pressure campaign has already driven two members to resign last month, with Mills potentially next on their list.

Luna's approach to congressional ethics has drawn both praise and criticism. While some applaud her consistency in applying standards across party lines, others question whether her efforts are politically motivated, particularly given her own complex background.

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Though she now presents herself as a Christian conservative, Luna has previously identified as Jewish and reportedly worked as a stripper during her time in the Air Force, according to various reports.

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Speaker Mike Johnson has acknowledged the complex dynamics at play, noting that he does not wish to see members expelled without proper due process.

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As the House braces for what could be the next wave of expulsion votes, Luna remains at the center of this new congressional inquisition. Whether her focus on ethics will ultimately help or hinder her political ambitions remains uncertain, but for now, she appears committed to her role as a self-appointed guardian of congressional conduct.