Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says She Referred Allegations Against Sen. Ruben Gallego to Senate Leadership

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on Thursday told CBS News she has submitted allegations against Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego to Senate leadership and that the matter is now under review. Luna said the allegations include claims of conduct “sexual in nature” as well as assertions involving potential campaign finance violations, and that she has informed Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office.

Luna made the statements during an appearance on CBS News’ program The Takeout with Major Garrett, saying the senator she had previously alluded to in a cryptic social media post is Gallego. She described him as a senator "that was very closely tied to Eric Swalwell," the House Democrat who resigned this week following sexual misconduct allegations. Luna said she had provided information to Thune’s staff and that the leader’s office confirmed to her the matter is being investigated.

While Luna declined to provide extensive detail on the allegations on air, she said that "there is a woman that allegedly is coming forward with attorneys [and] wants to go on-record about an incident that occurred between the two of them at the same time, and the event was sexual in nature, allegedly." CBS News noted that it has not verified Luna’s claims and has reached out for comment.

Sen. Ruben Gallego has denied the accusations. According to reports, he dismissed the claims as "conspiracy theories." The senator has been the subject of increased media attention in recent days as he has conducted interviews and sought to distance himself publicly from his association with Eric Swalwell, whose abrupt resignation has dominated coverage.

Luna also told CBS News that some of the allegations she relayed to Senate staff involve campaign finance matters, though she did not elaborate on specifics. Her public statements have deepened scrutiny of Gallego and widened the scope of inquiry beyond the initial sexual misconduct allegations that led to Swalwell’s exit from the House.

The timing of Luna’s disclosure follows rapid developments surrounding Swalwell, whose resignation came after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged. Luna and others have suggested the situation involving Gallego could prompt further legal or congressional review, particularly since she says Senate leadership has been notified and an inquiry appears to be under way.

Media outlets and congressional offices have sought comment and clarification following Luna’s statements. CBS News’ tweet reporting Luna’s accusations noted the network has reached out to relevant parties; The Gateway Pundit published coverage of Luna’s remarks and the developing matter. As of Thursday evening, no formal public disclosure from Gallego’s office detailing the nature of the responses beyond denials was reported in the coverage.

The unfolding allegations and Luna’s referral to Senate leadership carry potential political consequences for the senator and for Democrats more broadly, as lawmakers and staff prepare for any formal review. The claims, once reviewed by leadership or investigators, could lead to further inquiries, public testimony, or other actions depending on what evidence is presented and how authorities choose to proceed. For now, CBS News and other outlets emphasize that the allegations have not been independently verified.