Rep. Lauren Boebert called fellow Republican lawmaker Tony Gonzales a "disgusting pig" over allegations that he had an affair with a former aide who later committed suicide. She went on to say that House Speaker Mike Johnson "should do something about it."
Johnson, on his end, called the allegations "serious" but stopped short of announcing any measures, saying Gonzales should address the matters with his constituents.
Rep. Nancy Mace is planning a move, telling NBC News on Wednesday that she plans to force a House vote next week on a resolution to release sexual misconduct and harassment reports involving members of Congress.
The outlet noted that once she kicks off the process, House Republican leadership will have two legislative days before having to schedule a floor vote. "When are we going to start policing our own? We haven't done that yet because both sides protect each other from embarrassment," she said.
Gonzales has refused to resign, saying: "I work every day for the people of Texas." "What you've seen are not all the facts," he added on Tuesday.
Gonzales did not answer to repeated questions about the veracity of texts at the center of the scandal, which detail that Gonzales asked Regina Ann Santos-Aviles for "sexy" pictures of her and asked her about her favorite sexual positions.
In this context, Gonzales is trailing his opponent in the GOP primary in Texas' 23rd district by more than 20 points.
The New York Post detailed that Gonzales would get just 21% of the support from likely voters in the March 3 primary, where he will face YouTuber and firearms enthusiast Brandon Herrera.
Herrera, in turn, is getting 45% of the support, placing him as the favorite in a potential runoff, which would take place on May 26. Moreover, 26% of respondents said they were undecided, while former Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and construction executive Keith Barton got 4% of the support each.
Elsewhere in the poll, 54% of respondents said they had an "unfavorable" view of Gonzales, compared to 24% who said they still support him.
Punchbowl News noted that the Office of Congressional Conduct has looked into potential House rules violations related to the alleged affair.
The outlet noted that even if Gonzales wins his primary on March 3 he could face an investigation by the House Ethics Committee depending on the conclusions reached by the Office of Congressional Conduct.
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