Gonzales vows to stay in Congress amid affair allegations and ethics probe
TL;DR
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would not resign amid reports he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, including allegations of explicit texts; he declined to confirm the affair and said he’s being blackmailed. The case is under a House ethics review, with some GOP colleagues calling for his resignation and others urging patience as details emerge. Gonzales is one week from a high-stakes primary against Brandon Herrera, while House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is involved in addressing the matter.
- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign amid affair allegations CNN
- Texas lawmaker urged to resign over alleged affair with staffer BBC
- Republican congressman faces bipartisan resignation calls following latest allegations MS NOW
- Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales asked for explicit photos from aide who later died by suicide The Texas Tribune
- Jordan declines to call for Gonzales’s resignation: ‘There’s an election in 7 days’ The Hill
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