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Representative Tony Gonzales announced his retirement following pressure regarding an affair with a staffer who later died.
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Two U.S. House members, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned following scandals, while Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills face potential expulsion. These departures and disciplinary actions could further narrow the slim Republican majority.
facing potential expulsion
Cherfilus-McCormick's version of this story ↗
urged resignation
criticized colleagues
proposed expulsion resolution
criticized abuse of power
called for resignations
Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Gonzales's resignation following an admitted affair and ethics investigation, with center-left sources like KVIA focusing on the "embattled" representative's harassment allegations. In contrast, far-right outlets such as Victory Girls Blog employ much harsher rhetoric, framing the exit as "trash taking itself out" while emphasizing the coercive nature of his relationship with a deceased staffer.
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