GOP Rep. Salazar says Trump betrayed Hispanic supporters over immigration enforcement
Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida’s 27th district released an ad criticizing President Trump’s immigration enforcement, stating that 50% of ICE’s 50,000 July detainees had no criminal record. Salazar, whose district is over 70% Hispanic and voted for Trump by 15 points in 2024, said Hispanic supporters feel betrayed. She voted for the ICE funding she now criticizes. Far-right MAGA influencers attacked her, calling for her deportation and labeling her anti-American.
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MAGA Influencers Attack GOP Rep. Salazar for Criticizing Trump Immigration Policy
A spate of far-right MAGA influencers and activists have publicly attacked Florida Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar after her campaign aired an advertisement denouncing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. In the ad, Salazar stated that 50 percent of the 50,000 people detained in July had no criminal record and argued that Hispanics who helped elect Trump in 2024 now feel betrayed. Florida County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini called for her deportation, apparently forgetting she is a U.S. citizen born in Miami. Former Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino labeled her 'anti-American,' and GOP strategist Christian Ziegler argued she should be banned from White House events. Self-described Islamophobe Laura Loomer criticized the president's staff for vetting Salazar, warning that such actions could make Trump a lame duck if Republicans do not turn out in November. The article frames this as a conflict between midterm-bound Republicans distancing themselves from Trump and the MAGA base demanding loyalty.
Republican Lawmaker María Elvira Salazar Sharply Attacks Trump Over Deportation Policy
Just under seven weeks before the US congressional elections, President Donald Trump is facing a rare public backlash from within his own party. Republican Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida, who is fighting for re-election, published a video message sharply attacking Trump's controversial deportation policy. In the video, Salazar states, 'Mr. President, some of your measures to enforce immigration law have gone too far,' and accuses Trump of betraying US citizens with Latin American roots. The background to the attack is likely concern that the Republicans could lose the important Latino voter base due to the partly brutal raids, especially in Florida where Salazar's district is located. Salazar noted that many detained people had no criminal record. The nonpartisan 'Cook Political Report' currently sees a narrow lead for Salazar in her Miami-area district. The Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority in both chambers of Congress, and the upcoming November 3rd elections could make it harder for Trump to push through his policies if the Democrats win.
Read sourceRepublican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar releases ad breaking with Trump on immigration enforcement
Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, who represents a red-leaning South Florida district, has released a direct-to-camera advertisement publicly breaking with former President Donald Trump over his immigration enforcement tactics. The ad, shared via her social media account, marks a notable intra-party dissent on a key issue for the Republican base. Salazar's district, which leans Republican, makes her stance particularly significant as it signals potential divisions within the party on immigration policy. The ad directly challenges Trump's approach, though the specific tactics criticized are not detailed in the post. This move positions Salazar as a moderate voice on immigration within the GOP, potentially impacting her standing with both constituents and party leadership.
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Latina Republican Rep. Salazar Says Trump Betrayed Hispanic Supporters on Immigration
Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida's 27th congressional district released an ad criticizing President Trump's immigration enforcement, stating that 50% of ICE's 50,000 detainees in July had no criminal record. Salazar, whose district is over 70% Hispanic and voted for Trump by 15 points in 2024, warned that Hispanic supporters feel betrayed. The New Republic article notes that Salazar voted for the ICE funding she now criticizes and that ICE arrests of Cuban nationals have surged 463% since December 2024. The outlet suggests the ad is an attempt to save face with her constituency ahead of the November midterms, and that such a move by a Republican in a solidly Trump district signals poor prospects for the party.
Read sourceLatina Republican Rep. Salazar Says Trump Betrayed Hispanic Supporters Over Immigration
Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida's 27th congressional district released an ad criticizing President Trump's immigration enforcement, stating that 50% of ICE's 50,000 detainees in July had no criminal record. Salazar, whose district is over 70% Hispanic and voted for Trump by 15 points in 2024, said Hispanic supporters feel betrayed. The New Republic article notes that Salazar voted for the ICE funding she now criticizes and that ICE arrests of Cuban nationals have surged 463% since December 2024. The outlet interprets the ad as an attempt to save face with her constituency ahead of November's midterms, suggesting that a Republican in a solidly Trump district distancing herself from the president signals poor prospects for the party.
Read sourceLatina House Republican Says Trump Betrayed Hispanic Supporters on Immigration
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida's 27th congressional district, released an ad criticizing President Trump's immigration enforcement. She stated that 50% of ICE's 50,000 detainees in July had no criminal record, arguing that Trump's policies have gone too far and betrayed the Hispanic voters who helped him win in 2024. Salazar's district is over 70% Hispanic and voted for Trump by 15 points in 2024. The article notes that Salazar voted for the funding enabling these ICE operations, and that ICE arrests of Cuban nationals have surged 463% since December 2024. The New Republic suggests the ad is an attempt to save face with her constituency and that her reelection may be at risk in the November midterms.