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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(13,576 posts)
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:36 PM 4 hrs ago

Married 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 OP
I read it. She used fire to off herself............ Lovie777 4 hrs ago #1
Not your typical female choice of offing.... Hope22 3 hrs ago #3
Wow, so disturbing and sad nt blue_jay 3 hrs ago #2

Lovie777

(22,395 posts)
1. I read it. She used fire to off herself............
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:39 PM
4 hrs ago

what a painful way to go.

Did he even care?

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