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Representative Tony Gonzales announced his resignation from Congress following an ethics investigation into a sexual relationship with a former aide.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell both announced their resignations from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and pressure from their respective party leaderships.
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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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