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Eliot Engel, Trump-Critical Former Congressman, Dies at 79

'Fierce advocate', Trump opponent Eliot Engel dies at 79

The Journal News2026.04.10Updated 11h ago
'Fierce advocate', Trump opponent Eliot Engel dies at 79

Former Congressman Eliot Engel, staunch Trump opponent and Bronx native who represented Westchester, has died. He was 79.

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Former U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, a longtime Bronx native who represented Westchester and was known as a fierce critic of Donald Trump, has died at age 79. Engel served in Congress for decades, building a reputation as an outspoken advocate for his constituents and Democratic values. His passing marks the end of a significant political career in New York.

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