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Anna Paulina Luna Exposes Foreign Paid Influencers With New Amendment — But It's Far From A 'Crack Down'

Luna proposed adding social media influencers to FARA’s definition of a publicity agent.

Anna Paulina Luna Exposes Foreign Paid Influencers With New Amendment — But It's Far From A 'Crack Down'
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a bill to require foreign-government-paid social media influencers to register under FARA. A legal expert quoted by the Daily Caller said current law already covers much of the activity the bill targets.

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Introduced the Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act.

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Democratic representative backing Luna’s bill.

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Referenced in connection with his campaigns and administration.

August Pfluger
R · TX-11

Introduced companion legislation in the House.

Jared Moskowitz
D · FL-23

Democratic representative backing Luna’s bill.

Republican representative backing Luna’s bill.

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Bruesewitz, Trump ally and former campaign adviser quoted warning about foreign and special-interest payments to influencers.; Brad Parscale, Former Trump campaign veteran described as a registered foreign agent and connected to influencer firms.; Ryan Fournier, Co-founder of Students for Trump, named among influencers accused of taking foreign cash.

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Anna Paulina Luna Proposes Foreign-Tie Disclosures for Online Influencers

Outlets agree Luna introduced a bill requiring social media influencers paid by foreign governments to disclose that funding. Center outlets focus on the disclosure proposal and note backing from lawmakers in both parties. Right-leaning outlets frame it as a response to foreign influence, with one also reporting an expert’s view that current law already covers much of the targeted activity.

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