Summary
House Republican leaders have asked Texas Representative Tony Gonzales to quit his reelection campaign after he admitted to having an affair with a former staff member. The House Ethics Committee is looking into the situation, and GOP leaders have advised Gonzales to talk about the issue with voters and colleagues.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders want Rep. Tony Gonzales to leave his reelection race.
- Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a former staff member.
- The former staff member later died by suicide.
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating the matter.
- GOP leaders issued a statement asking Gonzales to address the allegations with his constituents and colleagues.
- The political situation affects both Texas and Washington, D.C.
