Politicians have never been paragons of virtue. But this is ridiculous.
And now a shocking affair is about to take down this Congressman.
A shocking scandal continues to shadow Rep. Tony Gonzales, as fresh revelations cast doubt on his repeated denials and raise uncomfortable questions about his conduct in office.
Explosive Text Admission from A Staffer
Newly surfaced evidence shows that Regina Santos-Aviles, a former regional director in Gonzales’ Texas district office, openly confessed to a colleague about an improper relationship with her boss.
In a text message dated April 28, 2025, she wrote: “I had [an] affair with our boss and I’m fine.”
This direct admission, shared via screenshot, directly contradicts the congressman’s insistent claims that such rumors were baseless.
A Tragic End Amid Mounting Pressure
The situation took a devastating turn when Santos-Aviles, a 35-year-old mother, died by self-immolation on September 13, 2025, after dousing herself with gasoline and setting herself ablaze in her Uvalde backyard.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled the death a suicide.
Reports suggest she struggled with depression following the discovery of the affair by her husband and an apparent abrupt end to the relationship, adding layers of tragedy to an already disturbing story.
Denials, Withdrawals, and Lingering Questions
Gonzales has pushed back firmly against the allegations, declaring: “the rumors are completely untruthful” and remarking, “In politics, you better have thick skin.”
Yet the evidence has prompted significant fallout, including the San Antonio Express-News withdrawing its endorsement in his primary race because he “has questions to answer.”
Even as the congressman maintains his innocence, the sealed records (including 911 calls and police reports, withheld by Texas AG Ken Paxton’s office) and conflicting family statements—like Santos-Aviles’ mother calling affair claims “completely false”—have only fueled skepticism about transparency and accountability in this case.
