U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales is under intense scrutiny following revelations about an alleged affair with his former aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide. Reports indicate that months before her tragic death, Santos-Aviles confessed to a colleague about the affair, which Gonzales has not publicly confirmed. The circumstances surrounding her death, including her self-immolation, have exacerbated calls for the congressman to resign, amidst claims that he engaged in unethical behavior. Despite the backlash and damaging allegations, Gonzales has chosen to attack his primary opponent rather than address the rising demands from both constituents and political opponents for his accountability.