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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMarried MAGA, Tony Gonzales, affair partner commits suicide
A former staffer in Gonzales' district office who worked closely with the aide, Regina Ann "Regi" Santos-Aviles, said she told him they had an affair in 2024, and that she spiraled into a depression after her husband discovered the relationship and Gonzales abruptly cut her off. He also shared with the San Antonio Express-News a screenshot of a text message from Santos-Aviles in which she acknowledged having an affair with our boss.
The staffer, who asked not to be named, citing a fear of retaliation, faulted Gonzales' office for failing to intervene, saying he warned the congressman's district director months before Santos-Aviles' death that he was concerned about her well-being. He described her as his best friend and said their families knew each other.
Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas' 23rd Congressional District, is currently seeking reelection in a contested primary. He and his staff did not respond to a list of detailed questions submitted by the Express-News.
A lawyer for Santos-Aviles' husband said her romantic relationship with the congressman was an open secret, and that he does not believe it played a role in her death. Authorities have said there was no evidence of foul play in Santos-Aviles death. Both she and Gonzales were married to other people at the time of the alleged affair.
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/tony-gonzales-affair-regina-santos-aviles-21357720.php
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Married MAGA, Tony Gonzales, affair partner commits suicide (Original Post)
BlueWaveNeverEnd
4 hrs ago
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Lovie777
(22,395 posts)1. I read it. She used fire to off herself............
what a painful way to go.
Did he even care?
Hope22
(4,589 posts)3. Not your typical female choice of offing....
blue_jay
(220 posts)2. Wow, so disturbing and sad nt