BREAKING: Rep. Luna Releases Statement During Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Defense

<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></p>

<p><strong>Date: January 14, 2025</strong></p>

<p><strong>Contact: Melvin Soto,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:melvin.soto@mail.house.gov" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Melvin.Soto@mail.house.gov</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong>—Today, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) released the following statement during Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense:</p>

<p>“Maj. Hegseth led men in combat. The personal sacrifice our warfighters face is not a concept to him; it’s a reality,&#8221; <strong>said</strong> <strong>Congresswoman Luna.</strong> &#8220;His eagerness to continue literally leading from the front should not be taken lightly. He will continue to have the weight of the world on his shoulders alongside Trump. And for that, Pete, I salute you.“</p>

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