GOP Rep. Salazar Airs Ad Criticizing Trump Immigration Policy

Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar of Florida released a campaign advertisement on September 17, 2026, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, stating they have "gone too far" and that Hispanic voters feel "betrayed." The ad, filmed in front of the White House and also run in Spanish, marks a significant public break from the president by a GOP member of Congress in a competitive district. In the 30-second spot, Salazar addresses Trump directly, saying, "Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far. The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today." She cites ICE data, claiming that in July, 50% of the 50,000 people detained had no criminal record or pending charges. Salazar urged the president to "be careful what your advisers are telling you about immigration policy." The Department of Homeland Security responded with a statement rejecting any amnesty and affirming the administration's commitment to a "historic mass deportation campaign.