Dem operative accused of antisemitic harassment in Texas

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, reported receiving antisemitic and sexually harassing text messages this summer from someone impersonating Texas Governor Greg Abbott's chief of staff. The messages were allegedly sent by a liberal political action committee as part of an effort to undermine her re-election campaign against Democratic opponent Whitney Fox. Luna shared that the impersonator attempted to arrange a fake phone call with Abbott, raising concerns about the authenticity of the communication. Luna's experience is not isolated; other Republican figures, including Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Matt Gaetz, also received similar messages from the same impersonator. Boebert expressed that the situation could have led to dangerous outcomes had she met with the alleged staffer. The harassment has escalated to a point where Luna's supporters have reportedly been targeted in a social media campaign that solicited individuals to send threatening packages to her home. The sheriff's office is currently investigating the matter, while the FBI has stated it cannot confirm or deny any specific investigation related to the complaints. Luna emphasized the severity of the harassment, linking it to broader issues of political violence, especially in light of recent assassination attempts on former President Trump. In her public statements, Luna condemned the actions against her as shameful and vowed to not tolerate such behavior. She expressed gratitude towards her supporters for refraining from engaging in violent rhetoric, highlighting the need for civility in political discourse.