Donald Riegle, Former Michigan Senator, Dies at 88 After Long Political Career
Donald Wayne Riegle Jr., a prominent political figure who served Michigan in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, has passed away at the age of 88. Riegle, who died of cardiac arrest at his home in San Diego, was known for his significant contributions to U.S. politics over nearly three decades. Initially elected as a Republican in 1966, Riegle switched to the Democratic Party in 1973 due to his opposition to President Nixon's Vietnam War policies. He continued to serve in the House until 1976 and was then elected to the Senate, where he served until 1995. Riegle was particularly noted for his leadership against the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and his efforts in financial reform during the savings and loan crisis. His career was not without controversy, as he was involved in the Keating Five scandal, although he was not found to have broken any laws. 
