Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has denied claims that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner attempted to touch her in a way that suggested a slap on the buttock during the Republican National Convention in Dallas last week. A video of the moment, which showed Turner passing Luna on his way out of the venue, went viral. In the footage, Turner appears to move his open right hand backward, though no contact was made. At the time, Luna did not react, instead smiling and waving as she took the stage to a cheering crowd. On Monday, reporter Pablo Manriquez of MeidasTouch approached Luna on Capitol steps to ask her to clarify the incident, saying, "The internet wants to know." Luna responded in a lighthearted tone, saying she hadn’t even noticed Turner’s movement at the time because she was focused on walking to the stage. She speculated that Turner, a former NFL player, might have been reaching for a high-five. "But no," she added, "there was no contact. I think he's obviously a former football player and maybe he went for a high five. I don't know." Scott Turner played college football at the University of Illinois and had an eight-season NFL career as a cornerback from 1995 to 2003, playing for teams including the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders), the San Diego Chargers (now the Los Angeles Chargers), and the Denver Broncos. After retiring, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017 and later became the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council under President Donald Trump. The moment sparked debate at The Bulwark, a progressive news outlet, where journalist Sam Stein rewatched the video in slow motion and joked, "He looks like he's about to slap her a**!" Others, including journalist Catherine Rampell, suggested it was likely an attempt at a "low-five" and gave Turner the benefit of the doubt, calling it "awkwardness." Some online commenters agreed, noting that Turner might have intended to touch her hip or buttock in a way typical among athletes but stopped himself just in time. Pro-Trump social media users also weighed in, with one calling the moment "the absolute save of the century." The Republican National Convention faced controversy before it began, as several congressional Republicans opted not to attend, citing the $25,000 entrance fee and a desire to campaign in their districts. Once underway, the event saw President Trump’s speech interrupted by technical issues and sparse attendance. Despite this, the convention drew attention for unexpected moments, including a surprise appearance by Democratic Senator John Fetterman and a fiery speech by South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. The event also unofficially marked Vice President JD Vance as Trump’s likely successor should the president not run for re-election in 2024.