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September 17, 2026
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Criticizes Trump's Immigration Policies, Citing Data on Detentions
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticizes President Trump in a new ad, stating his immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far and alienated Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024.
- In her ad, Salazar cites that 50% of detainees had no criminal record, emphasizing the need for a more humane immigration policy.
- Salazar's criticism reflects growing tensions within the Republican Party as she faces a competitive reelection race against Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez.
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- Florida Republican criticizes Trump on immigration in campaign adSep 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM · Politico
- GOP congresswoman tells Trump Hispanic voters feel betrayed by him in new adSep 17, 2026 at 3:24 PM · CNN
- House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policiesSep 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM · The Guardian
- In campaign ad, GOP congresswoman says Trump's immigration enforcement has "gone too far"Sep 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM · CBS News
- G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanics ‘Feel Betrayed’Sep 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM · NYT
- Florida Republican breaks with Trump on immigration in campaign ad: Latino voters 'feel betrayed'Sep 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM · The Hill
- Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'Sep 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM · Reuters
- Florida Republican hammers Trump over deportations in scathing election ad: ‘Betrayed’Sep 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM · Independent