A tense confrontation erupted on the House floor during a moment of silence for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, as Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) pushed for a spoken prayer, sparking outrage among Democrats.

The incident unfolded when Boebert requested a verbal prayer for Kirk, prompting immediate backlash from Democratic lawmakers who shouted “no!” in protest. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) then rose to confront the opposition, expletives flying as she accused Democrats of inciting violence and fostering division. “You caused this!” she reportedly shouted before Speaker Mike Johnson intervened to restore order.

The exchange intensified after Luna, who previously served as Kirk’s director of Hispanic engagement at Turning Point USA, directed heated rhetoric at Democratic colleagues. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) responded by urging lawmakers to pass gun control measures, while other representatives criticized the chaotic scene as “classless.”

Lawmakers on both sides expressed frustration over the escalation, with some warning that inflammatory language and political polarization risked further destabilizing the nation. The incident highlighted deepening divides within Congress amid ongoing debates over policy and rhetoric.