Senator Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, has dismissed allegations of sexual relationships with two congressional staffers as 'gossip.' The New York Post reported that Gallego, who served in the House from 2015 to 2025 before moving to the Senate, had consensual relationships with aides to Texas Democrats while unmarried. One source described the relationships as part of a broader 'pattern of mistakes and missteps.'
Gallego declined to deny the report when asked by NBC News, stating, 'I’m not going to engage in gossip.' His office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The allegations come amid increased scrutiny of Gallego’s personal life following the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, who faced sexual assault allegations. Gallego previously denied involvement in a video allegedly featuring Swalwell.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to comment on the report, focusing instead on a planned speech against President Donald Trump’s address on foreign interference. The Senate Ethics Committee recently dismissed a complaint against Gallego, though details were not disclosed.