U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores’ campaign says she misspoke when she said she fired aide after sexual harassment allegations

U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, spoke about sexual harassment in the workplace on Saturday during The Texas Tribune Festival. (Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune)

U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, said Saturday that she fired a former staffer after he was accused of sexual harassment, though her campaign later said the congresswoman misspoke.

Aron Peña, who served as district director for the newest Texas Republican in Congress, left the campaign after far-right website Current Revolt and Texas Public Radio reported on sexual harassment allegations against him spanning decades. The Texas Tribune also reported earlier this month that the Texas Republican Party had investigated Peña over sexual harassment allegations and that he was accused of touching and kissing an intern without her consent.