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Salazar breaks with Trump on immigration
The gist
Rep. María Elvira Salazar broke with Trump in a re-election ad.
The Miami Republican's rebellion signals GOP unease over how the crackdown plays with Hispanic voters.
How it unfolded
- last monthSalazar said she believed the president's mass deportation efforts were hurting Republicans with Hispanic voters, telling him, "You're playing with fire."
- Sep 17, 2026Salazar released a re-election ad breaking with Trump over his immigration crackdown, saying "Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far."
- Sep 17, 2026In the ad she cited ICE data showing 50% of the 50,000 people detained in July had no criminal record, and said the Hispanics who helped Trump win in 2024 feel betrayed.