Gonzales admits to having an affair, calls it a ‘mistake’ and ‘lapse of judgment’
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by Sudiksha KochiMarch 5, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) admitted to having an affair with one of his congressional staffers, who died after setting herself on fire last year. Gonzales, who had been facing increasing scrutiny over allegations of the affair, told conservative talk show host Joe Pags in an interview that he “made a mistake” and had a “lapse…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026