Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. ‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., exiting California’s governor’s race following sexual assault allegations. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, abruptly announced his decision to resign from Congress Monday evening amid calls for him to step aside after admitting to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year. The embattled lawmaker is facing an anticipated expulsion vote that could occur as early as this week. "There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office," Gonzales wrote on social media. "It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas." It is currently unclear when Gonzales will formally resign. A spokesperson for Gonzales did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is seen in the U.S.