Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is facing mounting blowback from fellow House Republicans — including calls for his resignation — following allegations that he had an affair with a former staffer before she died by suicide.
- Gonzales has denied having the affair.
Why it matters: The backlash from conservative lawmakers could create headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and President Trump, who have continued to back Gonzales ahead of a competitive primary next week.
