From Mother Jones · Jeremy Schulman · · 50s
Trump Deportations Split Florida Communities
Florida Republicans face backlash as Trump's deportation surge targets Latino voters.
In brief
Florida Republicans face backlash as Trump's deportation surge targets Latino voters. Florida Republicans cooperate with ICE to arrest hundreds daily, sparking Latino voter anger over Trump's deportation policies. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Rep. Salazar's Warning
Rep. María Elvira Salazar criticized Trump's deportation campaign, saying some efforts have gone too far and Latino voters feel betrayed.
“Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far”
Florida's Latino Voter Base
Salazar's district has the highest percentage of Latino voters in the US, a key test of Trump's popularity with this group.
ICE Arrest Surge
Journalist Amanda Moore found ICE and Border Patrol agents increasing in southwest Florida, arresting hundreds daily.
Republican Cooperation
Florida Republican officials cooperate with Trump's deportation campaign, helping ICE arrest hundreds per day.
Latino Voter Backlash
Trump's deportation policies are causing anger among Latino voters, who feel betrayed by the administration's actions.
The key point
Florida Republicans cooperate with ICE to arrest hundreds daily, sparking Latino voter anger over Trump's deportation policies.
