Tony Gonzales asked campaign aide for nude photos, sex in 2020, new texts show - expressnews.com
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New texts reportedly show Congressman Tony Gonzales asked a campaign aide for nude photos and sex in 2020.
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San Antonio Express-News reports that new texts show Tony Gonzales asked a campaign aide for nude photos and sex in 2020. This alleged conduct occurred while Gonzales was campaigning for his initial election to Congress. The revelation of these texts could have significant implications for the Republican Congressman, potentially affecting his political standing or future campaigns.
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