Texas Representative Tony Gonzales has withdrawn from his reelection campaign in the USA following a House Ethics Committee probe into an affair with a former staffer.Media reports from NBC News revealed the congressman pressured Regina Santos-Aviles for explicit images in May 2024 before her death by suicide later that year.Republican leaders including Speaker Mike Johnson urged the veteran to step down to protect the party as details of the alleged power abuse became public.While the politician intends to complete his current term, he will no longer participate in the May 26 runoff election against challenger
Brandon Herrera.