Trump HUD Secretary Scott Turner Mocked by Critics Over Awkward Onstage Gesture Toward Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

HUD Secretary Scott Turner faced viral backlash after a video clip appeared to show him swiping his arm down and backward toward the backside of Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna during the Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The moment occurred Sept. 9 at the American Airlines Center as Turner—confirmed to his Cabinet post in February and a former NFL player—exited the stage and Luna walked past toward the microphone. The clip shows no flinch from Luna and it’s unclear if contact was made. Turner and Luna have not commented publicly. The incident overshadowed a GOP two-day event where early reports said the 21,000-seat arena felt mostly empty.