Democrat Leader Urges Gonzales Ouster Over Alleged Staffer Affair
TL;DR
The chair of the Congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus called for Rep. Tony Gonzales’s removal and an investigation into allegations of an affair with a staffer who died by suicide, which Gonzales denies. While some Republicans and his primary challenger press for resignation, Democrats largely defer to Republicans on handling the matter, and House Speaker Mike Johnson says it is too early to prejudge the situation.
- Scoop: Top House Democrat calls for Rep. Tony Gonzales' ouster over alleged affair Axios
- Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales asked for explicit photos from aide who later died by suicide The Texas Tribune
- Mace files resolution requiring Ethics Committee to release all sexual misconduct reports The Hill
- Republican congressman faces bipartisan resignation calls following latest allegations MS NOW
- Texas Representative Is Pressured to Resign Over Messages to Staff Member The New York Times
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