Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress
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Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, abruptly announced his decision to resign from Congress Monday evening after calls for him to resign after admitting to sexually harassing a staffer earlier this year.
The embattled lawmaker was facing an expulsion vote expected as early as this week.
“To everything there is a season and God has a plan for all of us. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will announce my retirement,” Gonzales said on social media. “It has been a privilege to serve the great people of Texas.”
It is not yet clear when Gonzales will officially resign. A spokesman for Gonzales did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
His announcement was made by D-Calif. It came just an hour after his representative, Eric Swalwell, said he planned to resign after facing allegations of sexual harassment and rape.
This is an evolving story. Check back for updates.
