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ThebulwarkFeb 24, 2026Opinion

A Republican’s Sex Scandal Could Paralyze the House

Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to call for Gonzales's resignation, citing the need for ongoing investigations to play out.

A Republican’s Sex Scandal Could Paralyze the House
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) faces intense calls for resignation following a sex scandal involving a deceased staffer, while Speaker Mike Johnson hesitates to act due to a razor-thin House majority.

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