Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress on April 14

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, resigned following accusations of a coercive sexual relationship with a staff member who later died by suicide.
Their resignations stand out in 2026, as high-profile sexual misconduct cases increasingly result in limited consequences for public figures.
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