Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district since 2017, addressed his constituents and the broader public through a series of social media posts on April 15, 2026. His messages covered tax filing deadlines and expressed concern over comments made by former President Donald Trump regarding Pope Leo XIV.
In a post at 17:38 UTC, Espaillat reminded followers about the importance of meeting the tax deadline, stating: ” HOY ES EL DÍA DE LOS IMPUESTOS
Si aún no ha presentado su declaración de impuestos, todavía está a tiempo. Presente su declaración gratis en https://t.co/JcKpgnpVD4 y no lo olvide: puede solicitar una prórroga de 6 meses si necesita más tiempo.
No espere hasta la medianoche.” The message urged individuals to file their taxes before midnight or seek an extension if necessary.
Later that day at 22:13 UTC, Espaillat commented on recent remarks by Donald Trump concerning Pope Leo XIV. He wrote in English: “I am appalled by the blasphemous language and behavior that Donald Trump is using against His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.” In a separate but simultaneous Spanish-language post, he reiterated his position: “Me siento consternado por el lenguaje y el comportamiento blasfemos que Donald Trump está empleando contra Su Santidad el Papa León XIV.”
Espaillat has served in Congress since succeeding Charles Rangel in 2017. Before joining Congress, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010 and served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2016. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954, Espaillat moved to Manhattan where he currently resides. He earned his BA from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1978.
