Trump amplifies attacks on Salazar after Miami Republican criticizes immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump escalated his conflict with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) by reposting over a dozen social media attacks calling for her replacement, just weeks after endorsing her. The rupture followed Salazar’s release of a campaign ad criticizing the administration’s immigration enforcement as excessive. While Trump initially defended Salazar, his recent aggressive social media activity signals a sharp break. Salazar’s race in Florida’s 27th District has tightened significantly, with analysts downgrading the seat from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican' due to declining Hispanic support for Trump and Salazar’s perceived betrayal of the MAGA base.