Disgraced Rep. Tony Gonzales — who dropped his re-election bid after revelations of his sexual advances on a subordinate who later fatally set herself on fire — plans to retire from Congress Tuesday.
“There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,” the Texas Republican wrote on X Monday evening.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (D-Texas) (right) is expected to announce his retirement from Congress after an affair with a staffer. REUTERS “When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office,” he announced. “It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.”
Gonzales has been accused of sending lewd text messages to at least two former staffers, including the late Regina Santos-Aviles, with whom the married father of six admitted to having an affair.
Gonzales last month admitted to the affair with congressional staffer Regina Santos-Aviles. Regina Santos Aviles / Facebook The announcement came moments after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his resignation from Congress after multiple women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct, with one former subordinate claiming she had been raped by the longtime lawmaker.
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