Rep Anna Paulina Luna Lays Out What GOP Needs To Do Before Midterms in 2026 [WATCH]

December 29, 2025

As Republicans look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, party leaders and allies are increasingly focused on translating President Trump’s policy agenda into lasting legislative wins while motivating voters to turn out at the polls.

That strategy was the focus of a recent exchange between Fox News contributor Joey Jones and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., who discussed how policy achievements and voter engagement intersect as the next election cycle approaches.

Jones framed the discussion around the realities of congressional elections, noting that House members face constant campaigning due to two-year terms.

He argued that Republicans should lean heavily into what they view as tangible accomplishments under President Trump, particularly actions carried out through the executive branch.

“Congresswoman looking ahead to 2026 of course, we got the midterms coming up that obviously you’re you’re elected in for two years, you’re campaigning for half that time. That’s not your fault. That’s just how it works,” Jones said.

“But when we look at the intersection of policy and politics going into the midterms, most Americans sit at home and they go, Trump’s doing a good job.”

Jones pointed to specific actions Republicans have already taken, including major legislation passed by Congress and high-profile laws signed under the Trump administration.

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He suggested these achievements should be emphasized more clearly to voters as Republicans make their case for re-election.

“And when you look at what he’s getting done, a lot of it he’s getting done through the executive branch,” Jones said.

“You’ve got the big, beautiful bill you guys have passed. You’ve got things like the Laken Riley Act. I think you should tout more, more heavily. But are there some agenda items that you all the Republicans in the House can really push and say, Hey, this is what we’re doing for Americans, and this is why we should be reelected.”

Luna agreed, saying voter turnout will be central to Republican success in 2026 and arguing that one way to energize the base is by locking in President Trump’s policies through legislation.

She said codifying executive orders would prevent future administrations from undoing actions Republicans see as beneficial to the country.

“Most certainly,” Luna said.

“I think, to your guys’ point earlier, you did a great job covering the fact that we need elected or we need voters to show up to the polls. I think that in part that happens, or that has to do with the fact that we need to codify President Trump’s executive orders.”

Luna noted that House Speaker Mike Johnson has already outlined plans to take up a large number of those orders once Congress returns.

“So I know speaker Johnson has announced that Upon returning, there’s going to be 81 of those executive orders that we’re going to be working on codifying and marking in stone so they can never reverse those,” she said.

Beyond codifying executive actions, Luna highlighted banning insider trading by members of Congress as a top issue she believes resonates with voters across the political spectrum.

She said she has secured a commitment from House leadership to advance legislation on the issue in the coming months.

“In addition to that, one of the top issues in this country right now, something that I addressed with you all last time I was on with you, is banning insider trading,” Luna said.

“And I have since gotten a commitment from Speaker Johnson that within the first quarter of next year we will actually be banning that.”

Luna also accused Democratic leadership of opposing those efforts, specifically naming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

She said opposition to the insider trading ban has already drawn attention within Democratic ranks.

“That’s something that Hakeem Jeffries has been actively working against, so that actually came out in the press,” Luna said.

“Democrats called him out for actually trying to stop that bill.”

She concluded by stressing that Republicans see multiple avenues to motivate voters ahead of 2026, including legislative action, base engagement, and continued involvement from President Trump himself.

“And so I think that there’s a lot that we’re going to be able to do,” Luna said.