'Desperate rage': Republican accuses lawyer of 'blackmail' amid affair rumors linked to staffer's suicide

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is making accusations of blackmail in the aftermath of an

View this email in your browser Trending story February 20, 2026 'Desperate rage': Republican accuses lawyer of 'blackmail' amid affair rumors linked to staffer's suicide Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is making accusations of blackmail in the aftermath of an alleged affair he had with a staffer who later committed suicide by lighting herself on fire. Gonzales' former staffer Regina Santos-Aviles reportedly sent a text to her co-worker in April 2025 claiming to have had an "affair" with their "boss ... Read more MORE STORIES FOR YOU JD Vance mocks Ocasio-Cortez on her humiliating response to foreign policy query — and she lashes out at him Trump makes major move toward extraterrestrial disclosure after Obama's slip of the tongue Trump faces strong public headwinds as he weighs Iran attack Democrat showdown: Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico YOU MIGHT LIKE © 2026 Blaze Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive emails from Blaze Media. Privacy Policy | Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe  8275 S. Eastern Ave, Ste 200-245 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89123, USA