Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won't resign amid affair allegations
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Key Points:
- U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing calls from fellow Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Massie, Lauren Boebert, Anna Paulina Luna, and Nancy Mace, to resign over an alleged affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide after setting herself on fire.
- Gonzales has refused to resign, stating that not all facts have emerged and suggesting he is the target of coordinated political attacks; House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for a full investigation before any action.
- The former staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, died in September 2025, and text messages reportedly reveal the affair; her husband’s attorney discussed a possible lawsuit and settlement with Gonzales, though the husband denies
