US EditionTexts show Rep. Tony Gonzales sent sexually explicit messages to staffer
Text messages show Rep. Gonzales requested explicit photos from former staffer, prompting an ethics probe and calls for resignation amid ongoing scrutiny before a key primary election.
- On Monday, Rep. Tony Gonzales was linked to newly released late-night texts between him and former regional district director Regina Santos-Aviles, which News 4 and Fox SA obtained and verified.
- Adrian Aviles says he discovered text messages and sent a June 2024 group-chat message to Gonzales staffers, while his attorney says frustration with Gonzales's denials prompted him to release the material.
- In a May 2024 exchange, messages show Gonzales requesting `a sexy pic` while texts between 12:15 a.m. and 12:54 a.m. have Santos-Aviles twice saying it was `going too far` as he pressed sexual topics including `anal`.
- On Monday, a fellow House Republican called for Gonzales to resign as the Office of Congressional Conduct wrapped its probe but cannot send a report before the March 3 primary.
- Political moves, including NRCC ads and a House Freedom Fund endorsement on Monday, reshape Gonzales' primary race as Bobby Barrera says legal action is under consideration.
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‘This is going too far’: Husband of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ former aide shares texts between his wife, congressman
Records obtained by KSAT Investigates show several sexually explicit text messages were sent between U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales and his former aide, Regina Santos-Aviles.
LEAKED TEXT SCANDAL: House Republicans Call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to Resign After Messages Allegedly Show Repeated Requests for Nude Photos from Staffer Who Later Died By Lighting Herself on Fire | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
Several conservative House Republicans are demanding the immediate resignation of Rep.
Texas Republican Faces Pressure After Explicit Texts
TEXAS — Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is facing mounting pressure from within his own party after screenshots surfaced showing alleged late-night explicit text messages to a former staffer who later died by self-immolation, according to reporting by the Washington Examiner. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) called on Gonzales to “resign immediately,” accusing him of abusing his position of power. The messages reportedly show Gonzales pressing Regina Santos…
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KVIARep. Tony Gonzales asked for “sexy pic” from aide, texts show
Additionally, a police report shows that the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, told responding officers she set herself on fire because her husband was romantically involved with her best friend.
GOP members call on Tony Gonzales to resign over alleged affair
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Monday became the first House Republican to call on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to resign over allegations he had an affair with one of his congressional staffers.
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