Summary
Texas Republican Representative Tony Gonzales announced his retirement from Congress due to calls for his expulsion. He previously decided not to run for reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who died by suicide. His retirement was announced shortly after Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell stepped down amid separate allegations.
Key Facts
- Tony Gonzales is a Republican Representative from Texas.
- Gonzales announced his retirement from Congress amid calls for expulsion.
- He admitted to having an affair with a staff member who later passed away by suicide.
- Gonzales had already decided not to seek reelection before announcing his retirement.
- GOP leaders had encouraged Gonzales to step down.
- Democrat Eric Swalwell also announced he would step down on the same day due to separate allegations.
