Democrats Reject Kirk Tribute, Anna Paulina Luna Explodes: “You F**king Own This’”

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Tensions erupted on the House floor Wednesday after Democrats declined to join Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in holding a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed earlier in the day at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, 31, was addressing students in Orem, Utah, when he was fatally struck by gunfire during a question-and-answer session.

Authorities said he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The killing prompted reactions across the country, including in Congress.

Speaker Johnson moved to recognize Kirk with a moment of silence. According to members present, the request was met with vocal opposition from Democrats, who declined to participate.

The exchange quickly escalated when Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) directed an outburst toward Democrats on the floor.

“You f**king own this,” she shouted in response to their refusal, according to multiple accounts from lawmakers in the chamber.

The clash showcased the heightened divisions in Washington following the assassination of one of the most visible young conservative leaders in the country.

Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, had built a large national profile through campus events, media appearances, and political commentary.

The refusal to honor Kirk with a moment of silence drew sharp criticism from Republicans, who argued that the gesture should have transcended political divides.

Several GOP lawmakers expressed frustration at what they described as a lack of respect for a slain activist.

House officials did not immediately release a statement on the incident. The moment passed without formal recognition, leaving the chamber divided in its response to the day’s events.

Outside of Congress, tributes for Kirk continued to pour in from conservative leaders, students, and colleagues who worked alongside him.

At the same time, law enforcement in Utah said its investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with federal and local agencies cooperating in the search for the gunman.

Kirk’s assassination has sent shockwaves across political circles and prompted calls for accountability.

The scene on the House floor reflected the national debate that has intensified in the hours since his death, with lawmakers split not only on political issues but on how to honor one of the most prominent conservative activists of his generation.