Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican U.S. representative from Texas, dropped his reelection bid after revelations about a sexual relationship he had with a former aide. The decision was made after members of his own party, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, called on Gonzales to resign. However, the Republican Party has been slow to condemn Gonzales' actions, while ignoring President Donald Trump's alleged sexual abuse and relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The same week after Gonzales's resignation, Gonzales was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, yet there has been little outrage over the president's potential violent acts. The Republican Party condemned Gonzales’ actions without hesitation and urged conservative women not to let political fervor cloud their judgment.