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House GOP Rep Salazar Faces Backlash for Trump Immigration Critique
Florida GOP rep Maria Salazar's ad criticizing Trump's immigration policy sparks Republican backlash.
In brief
Florida GOP rep Maria Salazar's ad criticizing Trump's immigration policy sparks Republican backlash. House GOP rep Maria Salazar faces criticism from fellow Republicans after criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement. Originally reported by Fox News.
Salazar's immigration ad
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement, saying his efforts have gone too far.
“Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far.”
Freedom Caucus response
House Freedom Caucus leaders stated they support Trump's immigration policy and oppose amnesty for illegal aliens.
“Granting illegal aliens any legal status to remain in the United States is amnesty. We reject amnesty.”
Salazar's district
Salazar's South Florida district is Republican-leaning but faces Democratic targeting as a potential pickup.
“Salazar's South Florida district is rated R+6 by the nonpartisan Cook political report.”
DHS response
DHS stated it is enforcing immigration laws and will not provide legal status to illegal aliens.
“The only thing America should be giving illegal aliens is a one-way ticket home or a generous $3,000 check for them to self-deport immediately.”
Political context
Salazar is one of several Hispanic lawmakers warning about alienating Latino voters critical to Republican electoral success.
“The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.”
Here's the gist
House GOP rep Maria Salazar faces criticism from fellow Republicans after criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement.
