From Fox News · Robert Schmad · · 50s
GOP candidate breaks with Trump on deportations
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar challenges Trump's immigration policy in deep red district
In brief
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar challenges Trump's immigration policy in deep red district Salazar urges Trump to support immigration reform after opposing his deportation campaign Originally reported by Fox News.
Salazar challenges Trump
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Miami Republican, broke with Trump on immigration policy in a new ad.
“Mr. President some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far”
Deep red district
Salazar represents a solidly red district in Miami where Hispanics shifted right during Trump's 2024 campaign.
Dignity Act push
Salazar supports the bipartisan Dignity Act to provide legal status to long-term noncitizens.
Trump's approval
A Fox News poll shows 61% of voters disapprove of Trump's job performance, with 56% unhappy with immigration.
Legislative record
Salazar backed stricter border enforcement and the 2023 Secure the Border Act and 2025 Laken Riley Act.
In short
Salazar urges Trump to support immigration reform after opposing his deportation campaign
