# Trump Deportations Split Florida Communities

> Florida Republicans face backlash as Trump's deportation surge targets Latino voters.
- Title: Trump Deportations Split Florida Communities · Mother Jones
- Summary: Florida Republicans face backlash as Trump's deportation surge targets Latino voters. Florida Republicans cooperate with ICE to arrest hundreds daily…
- Keywords: florida, trump, immigration, latino voters, ice, border patrol, maria elvira salazar, southwest florida, Deportations, Split, Communities, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/southwest-florida-trump-ice-border-patrol-salazar-miami-doral
- Author: Jeremy Schulman
- Published: 2026-10-05T14:40:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: florida, trump, immigration, latino voters, ice, border patrol, maria elvira salazar, southwest florida
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Florida Republicans cooperate with ICE to arrest hundreds daily, sparking Latino voter anger over Trump's deportation policies.