Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) joined Reps. Nancy Mace (R-SC), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in calling for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to resign immediately over affair allegations, as posted on X at approximately 2:00 PM UTC on February 24, 2026, according to Politico. Massie criticized President Trump's endorsement of Gonzales during the 59-minute reporting window from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM UTC. Massie's X post stated, "I’m joining Nancy Mace, Lauren Boebert, and Anna Paulina Luna in calling for Representative Tony Gonzales to resign immediately. Where are the other men in the GOP? Trump is infamous for making terrible endorsements — this is one and it should be revoked," linking to a Politico article on the allegations published February 23, 2026. Separately, Rep. Nancy Mace announced on X last night that she filed a resolution to publicly release all sexual harassment violations of Members of Congress, as posted at an unspecified time prior to the window but referenced in Massie's statement. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) endorsed his chief of staff to replace him in Georgia's 11th District, with the chief stating on X, "I have been honored to serve as [@Barryl1776]'s Chief of Staff... I promise the taxpayers of the 11th District, that I will continue that fight as a member of Congress," according to @MurphyAJC within the window. President Trump posted on X, "THE DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN IS KILLING THE BLUE STATES!" as shared by @atrupar during the reporting window, with no further details provided.
