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Trump-backed GOP rep breaks with president on immigration enforcement: ‘Gone too far’

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Nava, V. (2026, September 18). Trump-backed GOP rep breaks with president on immigration enforcement: ‘Gone too far’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/us-news/trump-backed-gop-rep-breaks-with-president-on-immigration-enforcement-gone-too-far/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Victor Nava

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Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida endorsed by President Trump, released a campaign ad criticizing his immigration enforcement policies as having "gone too far." She cited a statistic that 50% of 50,000 recent detentions involved individuals with no criminal record and warned Latino supporters feel betrayed. In response, the White House emphasized its commitment to what it calls historic deportation efforts. A Pew Research Center survey indicates growing dissatisfaction among Hispanic voters regarding Trump’s immigration policies, particularly a significant rise in negative views from Hispanic Republicans.
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Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida released a campaign ad on September 17, 2026, criticizing President Trump's immigration enforcement policies as having "gone too far," citing that in July, 50% of the 50,000 people detained had no criminal record. Salazar warned Trump that Hispanic voters who supported him in the 2024 election feel betrayed. Her district is nearly three-quarters Hispanic and leans Republican; she faces a significant challenge from Democrat Eliott Rodriguez ahead of the November midterm elections. Following the ad's release, Salazar said on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that Trump had been "very receptive" to her concerns and argued that some of his advisers were not presenting the full picture to him regarding immigration policy.

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A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that the department is “focused on delivering the most historic mass deportation campaign in American history—exactly as President Trump promised.” “Whether Congresswoman Salazar likes it or not, the men and women of ICE are enforcing the laws passed by Congress,” the spokesperson added.
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🔮 Salazar, who has pushed congressional legislation that would defer deportations of some migrants without legal status and grant them a pathway for permanent resident status, implored Trump to “be for immigration what Lincoln was for slavery and Reagan was for communism.”

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Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) criticized President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown in a campaign ad Thursday, arguing his enforcement efforts have “gone too far.” asserted
efforts → criticize → ad
In the 30-second spot, Salazar, who represents a majority Hispanic South Florida district, directly addressed Trump – warning the commander-in-chief that his Latino supporters “feel betrayed.” asserted
supporters → represent → chief
“Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,” the three-term congresswoman said. asserted
congresswoman → go → efforts
“In July, 50% of the 50,000 people that were detained had no criminal record,” she claimed. asserted
she → detain → record
“Be careful what your advisers are telling you about immigration policies. asserted
advisers → tell → policies
“The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.” asserted
you → help → 2024
Salazar, who has pushed congressional legislation that would defer deportations of some migrants without legal status and grant them a pathway for permanent resident status, implored Trump to “be for immigration what Lincoln was for slavery and Reagan was for communism.” asserted
Reagan → push → communism
“I’m not talking about giving them amnesty,” she argued. asserted
she → talk → amnesty
“I’m talking about giving them a dignified life in this promised land, and only you can do that.” asserted
you → talk → that
Salazar has been endorsed by Trump in her re-election bid. asserted
Salazar → endorse → bid
“In Congress, María is working hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment asserted
María → work → Amendment
,” the president wrote on Truth Social in February. asserted
president → write → February
“María Elvira Salazar has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” he added. asserted
he → have → YOU
The White House did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted
House → respond → comment
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that the department is “focused on delivering the most historic mass deportation campaign in American history—exactly as President Trump promised.” “Whether Congresswoman Salazar likes it or not, the men and women of ICE are enforcing the laws passed by Congress,” the spokesperson added. asserted
spokesperson → tell → Congress
A Pew Research Center survey of Hispanic voters released last November found Trump’s support among Latinos dropping amid his illegal immigration crackdown. asserted
support → release → crackdown
Overall, 78% of Hispanics rated the Trump administration’s policies as harmful to Latinos – up from 69% in 2019. asserted
% → rat → 2019
Among just Hispanic Republicans, 55% said Trump’s policies have been harmful – a 17 percentage point increase from the president’s first term, when only 38% of Hispanic Republicans suggested Trump’s agenda was hurting Latinos. uncertain
agenda → say → Latinos
Meanwhile, a UnidosUS survey published in May found that 1 in 4 Hispanic Trump voters indicated they wouldn’t cast a ballot for the president if they had to do it over again. uncertain
they → publish → it
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