Anna Paulina Luna Campaign Says Opponent Trying to ‘Trick’ Voters About Trump Endorsement

By Lydia Nusbaum

Published Jul. 29, 2022, 6:51 p.m. ET | Updated Jul. 29, 2022

Anna Paulina Luna speaking with attendees at the 2021 Young Latino Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona (Gage Skidmore).

July 29, 2022 Updated 6:50 P.M. ET

DISTRICT 13 (FLV) – A congressional candidate for Florida’s 13th district, Anna Paulina Luna, said one of her opponents, Kevin Hayslett, is trying to “trick” voters into thinking he received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

Trump endorsed Anna Paulina Luna. However, Luna said Hayslett’s flyer and political signs with the words “Trump Republican” imply he has been endorsed by the former president.

“If someone is willing to lie about being endorsed by the president in order to try to get elected imagine what else they’ll lie about,” Luna said. “Trump chose not to endorse Kevin for a reason. Voters should ask Kevin why.”

Florida’s 13th Congressional District includes much of Pinellas County, including Seminole, Clearwater, and Palm Harbor.

Florida’s Voice reached out to the Kevin Hayslett campaign for a comment.

Thank you for clearing that up @kimguilfoyle !

My opponents are trying to trick voters into thinking they’re endorsed. They’re not. It’s okay. KG and MAGA world will be out here soon to clear that up and say a few things. Rally date will be announced soon. 😉 pic.twitter.com/Qmlq7PNOQg
— Anna Paulina Luna (@VoteAPL) July 29, 2022

Luna posted a video of Kimberly Guifoyle saying Luna is the “only MAGA candidate” in this race.

“Florida get out there and vote for Trump endorsed Congressional candidate Anna Paulina Luna. A great friend, a great, woman, a true patriot and the only MAGA candidate in the race,” Kimberly Guifoyle said.