Luna slams GOP senator for 'bartending' swipe at AOC after Munich appearance

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida criticized Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on Saturday for mocking Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's past experience as a bartender, posting her disapproval on the social platform X while noting that despite their frequent political disagreements, attacking someone for their bartending background is 'tone deaf' rather than an effective political jab. Luna's criticism came in response to Kennedy's remarks directed at Ocasio-Cortez following her recent appearance in Munich, where she reportedly participated in international discussions. The Florida congresswoman emphasized that honest work experience should be respected regardless of profession, stating that such criticism misses the mark politically and culturally. Luna's intervention highlights the complex dynamics within Republican ranks, as members occasionally distance themselves from colleagues' rhetoric that could alienate working-class voters or appear elitist. The exchange also underscores how social media platforms continue to serve as battlegrounds for political discourse, with representatives using these channels to address intra-party tensions in real-time.