…meet Rep. (as of now) tony gonzalez (R-TX).
From Mariane Angela’s article at dailycaller.com:
Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he will resign from Congress on Monday.
In March, the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Gonzales over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a staff member and claims that he improperly granted preferential treatment within his congressional office. Gonzales took to X to announce his decision to step down.
There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.
In March, Gonzales dropped his reelection bid, one day after he acknowledged having an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. He announced on X that he made the decision “after deep reflection” and with his family’s support. His withdrawal followed a closely contested primary in which gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera forced a runoff by finishing ahead of Gonzales, setting up a May 26 election that Gonzales ultimately chose to exit before it took place.
Corruption and behavior devoid of ethics or common decency is not a partisan issue. As tony gonzalez demonstrates, you can find lowest-of-low enders in both parties.
The sooner he is out of congress the better.
