By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/florida-congresswoman-running-for-reelection-breaks-with-trump-on-immigration Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Florida congresswoman running for reelection breaks with Trump on immigration Politics Sep 17, 2026 1:21 PM EDT Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican defending her seat in a competitive South Florida district, is out with a new ad criticizing President Donald Trump's deportation campaign. "Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far," Salazar says in the ad. "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today." READ MORE: Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate With just over six weeks left until Election Day, some Republicans have begun to subtly tweak their campaign messages to downplay their connection to Trump as they compete in close races against Democrats. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Salazar joins some GOP candidates in battleground districts who've taken a bolder approach — publicly breaking with the president. For example, two Iowa Republicans this week voted with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party on an Iran war powers resolution. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican defending her seat in a competitive South Florida district, is out with a new ad criticizing President Donald Trump's deportation campaign. "Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far," Salazar says in the ad. "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today." READ MORE: Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate With just over six weeks left until Election Day, some Republicans have begun to subtly tweak their campaign messages to downplay their connection to Trump as they compete in close races against Democrats. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Salazar joins some GOP candidates in battleground districts who've taken a bolder approach — publicly breaking with the president. For example, two Iowa Republicans this week voted with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party on an Iran war powers resolution. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now