LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop his reelection campaign after the Texas Republican admitted he had an affair with a staffer. Advertisement“In the meantime, Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election,” Johnson said in the statement with Reps. Steve Scalise (La. Text messages showed Gonzales asked for “a sexy pic” and made other sexual advances late at night in 2024. And my faith is as strong as ever.”Several of Gonzales’ Republican colleagues have said he should outright resign rather than just quit his campaign.

Source: Huffington Post March 05, 2026 20:26 UTC