Trump Action Archive

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• Rep. Tony Gonzales faced resignation calls over harassment of staffer — Three Republican women—Representatives Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace, and Lauren Boebert—called for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to resign following revelations that he had sexually harassed a married staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, by requesting explicit photos and pressing her on sexual positions via text messages. Santos-Aviles died by suicide. Speaker Mike Johnson declined to call for Gonzales's resignation, stating that accusations alone should not be the litmus test for resignation and that investigations should be allowed to play out.
• Representative Tony Gonzales faces resignation calls over sexual misconduct allegations — Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is facing calls to resign following allegations that he pressured a staff member into a sexual relationship. Gonzales, who is married with six children, has denied the allegations, but published text messages show explicit content and the staffer warning him he was "going too far." The woman later died by suicide. House Speaker Johnson has endorsed Gonzales for reelection despite the pressure for resignation.
• Multiple House Republicans called for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign — Several House Republicans publicly called for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to resign immediately following the release of texts showing he pressured an aide who later committed suicide for sexually explicit photos. However, some Republicans privately expressed frustration with Speaker Johnson's handling of the matter, with one Republican characterizing Johnson's leadership as "feckless" and accusing Johnson and senior Republicans of trying to "brush this under the rug" to protect their majority.
• Rep. Nancy Mace criticized handling of Rep. Tony Gonzales matter — Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) stated that the matter involving Rep. Tony Gonzales would "probably just [be swept] under the rug like they always do," characterizing the conduct as "disgusting" and "shameful," and stating it is "why so many women feel like second class citizens." Mace called for Gonzales to resign.
• Rep. Thomas Massie called for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign — Rep. Thomas Massie (R-WI) called for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign. When asked about Speaker Johnson's comments defending Gonzales, Massie stated that Johnson and other Republicans were "looking past his egregious transgressions to keep us in the majority" and that the party was "not well-served by the damage this is going to the GOP's reputation, particularly after the way they handled the Epstein" matter.
• Rep. Tony Gonzales refused to resign following sexual harassment allegations — Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), following a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson, stated that he was not resigning despite the release of texts showing he pressured an aide who later committed suicide for sexually explicit photos.
• Speaker Mike Johnson condemned Congressional boycott of State of the Union — Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Congressional boycott of Trump's State of the Union address, calling it "shameful" and arguing that members of Congress represent over 750,000 people each and are obligated to fulfill their role and responsibility by attending.
• Speaker Mike Johnson met with Rep. Tony Gonzales amid resignation calls — Following the release of texts showing Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) pressured an aide who later committed suicide for sexually explicit photos, Speaker Mike Johnson met with Gonzales in his office. Johnson made clear to reporters that he would not call for Gonzales's resignation, citing the need to maintain the House Republican majority. Gonzales stated after the meeting that he was not resigning. Johnson did not call for a House Ethics Committee investigation, did not reach out to Gonzales's staff to inquire about the allegations, and did not encourage Gonzales not to run again. The National Republican Congressional Committee continued to support Gonzales, and Trump endorsed him in December 2025.
• US congressman Tony Gonzales refuses resignation calls over alleged affair and sexual coercion of staffer — Republican congressman Tony Gonzales refused calls from fellow Republicans to resign following allegations that he sexually coerced a senior staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, through explicit text messages and pressure. Santos-Aviles died by suicide in September 2025. Gonzales denied the affair, claimed blackmail, and stated facts would emerge. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the investigation must play out but stopped short of demanding resignation. Multiple Republican colleagues, including Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert, called for his immediate removal.
• Rep. Nehls states personal politics supersede ethical standards — Rep. Troy Nehls (R-NE) was asked by CNN whether Rep. Gonzales should resign given the circumstances of a staffer's suicide. When asked "Aren't some things bigger than politics?", Nehls replied: "No. Not up here, not the way we do what we do in the House." The statement reflects an explicit rejection of ethical standards in favor of partisan advantage.
• Speaker Johnson refuses to call for Rep. Gonzales resignation — Speaker Mike Johnson declined to call for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign following the disclosure of his alleged coercion of a staffer into an affair that ended in her suicide. Johnson's stated reason was that Gonzales's departure would reduce the House GOP to a one-seat majority, compounded by Rep. Thomas Massie's frequent votes with Democrats. This decision prioritizes partisan control over institutional accountability.
• Regina Santos-Aviles suicide following alleged coercion by Rep. Tony Gonzales into affair — Adrian Aviles, husband of Regina Santos-Aviles, a congressional staffer, disclosed that his wife died by suicide after being pressured by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) into an affair. Aviles stated he possesses messages documenting Gonzales's conduct and appeared on CNN describing the impact on their son. Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to call for Gonzales's resignation, citing the narrow House GOP majority and the unpredictability of Rep. Thomas Massie's votes. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-NE) stated that resignation would be inadvisable given the razor-thin majority, asserting "Not up here, not the way we do what we do in the House" when asked if some things are bigger than politics.

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• House Republicans held press conference dismissing No Kings protests as un-American — Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, and Rep. Chip Roy held a press conference during a shutdown to attack the No Kings Day protests held the previous weekend. They characterized the demonstrations as a "hate America rally," claimed protesters were celebrating the death of Republicans, and accused Democrats of promoting Marxists and Islamists. The statements were made despite the protests being peaceful and drawing an estimated 5.5 million participants.