# GOP candidate breaks with Trump on deportations

> Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar challenges Trump's immigration policy in deep red district
- Title: GOP candidate breaks with Trump on deportations · Fox News
- Summary: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar challenges Trump's immigration policy in deep red district Salazar urges Trump to support immigration reform after opposing his…
- Keywords: maria elvira salazar, trump, deportations, dignity act, immigration, republican, midterms, miami, news, politics, GOP, candidate
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/gone-too-far-gop-candidate-runs-trumps-left-signature-issue-deep-red-area
- Author: Robert Schmad
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maria elvira salazar, trump, deportations, dignity act, immigration, republican, midterms, miami, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Salazar urges Trump to support immigration reform after opposing his deportation campaign