The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has raised concerns about Juan Ciscomani’s relationship with Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales, following recent reports regarding Gonzales’ conduct.
The issue gained attention after the Arizona Republic reported that Ciscomani was the top recipient of campaign contributions from Gonzales, receiving $30,000. The DCCC highlighted this connection and posed several questions to Ciscomani about his association with Gonzales, who recently admitted to having an affair with a subordinate who later set herself on fire. The committee questioned why Ciscomani did not join other Republicans in calling for Gonzales’ resignation and whether he would return the $30,000 received from him.
The DCCC also asked how much Ciscomani knew about the affair and what he would say to survivors of workplace sexual harassment who are offended by his refusal to condemn Gonzales. According to DCCC spokesperson Lindsay Reilly, “Juan Ciscomani had several chances to condemn sexual predator Tony Gonzales, and he chose not to. Southern Arizonans deserve a representative with an actual spine. That’s why they’ll elect retired Marine Corps drill instructor Jo Mendoza this November.”
Ciscomani and Gonzales have referred to each other on social media as “bestie,” “good friend,” “brother,” “the real deal,” and “my man.” The DCCC noted that Gonzales also traveled to Tucson to campaign with Ciscomani.
More information can be found at the DCCC website.
