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politics11 days ago•398 min saved

Trump’s Retaliation Against Salazar Signals New Limits on GOP Defiance

As Republican candidates increasingly distance themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms, the president has responded with targeted retaliation against Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar. While Trump has largely tolerated other defections, his public attack on Salazar serves as a warning to the party. Meanwhile, European far-right leaders are distancing themselves from Russia to improve their electoral prospects.

via NBC News|

#donald-trump #european-politics #maria-elvira-salazar

politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Salazar’s Anti-Trump Ad Sparks Backlash in Florida’s Hispanic District

Rep. María Elvira Salazar faces a sharp drop in support among local Republican voters after releasing a campaign ad criticizing President Trump’s immigration enforcement. While the ad aimed to appeal to frustrated Latino voters, many in her district view the move as a betrayal of the party’s base. Salazar claims Trump was 'receptive' to her warnings, but the president publicly dismissed her as weak on borders. The controversy has intensified her re-election race against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez, with polls now showing a tight contest in a district that previously favored Republicans by a wide margin.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-midterms #donald-trump #florida-politics

politics19 days ago•4 min saved

Salazar presses Trump on immigration crackdown to protect Hispanic votes

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar says she spoke with President Trump, found him courteous and receptive, and urged him to reevaluate the immigration crackdown to preserve Republican gains among Hispanic voters; she released a campaign ad cautioning about advisers and stressing the need to distinguish between criminals and undocumented workers, while Trump pushed back on her critique and other GOP voices weighed in on Hispanic support.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #florida-politics #hispanic-voters

politics21 days ago•18 min saved

Trump lashes out at Salazar after she says immigration enforcement has gone too far

President Donald Trump pushed back at Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar after she released a campaign video saying some of his immigration-enforcement efforts have gone too far, calling her weak on border security and highlighting intra‑party tensions as Salazar campaigns in a Latino-heavy Florida district.

via The Washington Post|

#border-security #donald-trump #florida

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Salazar presses Trump on immigration in campaign ad, signaling GOP shift

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar released a campaign ad criticizing Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement as having “gone too far,” citing data that many detainees had no criminal record. The move highlights Salazar’s push for immigration reform (the Dignity Act) and comes as she faces a competitive race in a Miami district with a large Hispanic electorate, while Democrats hope the ad signals GOP distancing from Trump ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

via The Guardian|

#dignity-act #immigration #maria-elvira-salazar

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Lev Parnas Seeks Florida House Seat as Democrat, Reframing His Trump-Era Past

Lev Parnas, a former Trump ally who was convicted of federal campaign finance violations and sentenced to 20 months in prison, announced a Democratic bid for Florida’s 27th District, arguing his insider view of “Trump’s system” can help his district and highlighting immigration as a top issue; he recently moved to the district to challenge Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar amid a redistricting-fueled landscape that has drawn renewed attention to competitive races in the Miami area.

via The New York Times|

#27th-district #democrat #florida

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP Congresswoman's Memory Lapse on Voting for Major Funding Bills Sparks Controversy

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who has been touting the benefits of major funding bills, appeared to forget how she voted on them when questioned, stating she needed to ask her staff. This comes after she celebrated funding for programs that she actually voted against, leading to criticism from Democrats and a broader pattern of Republicans celebrating government funding they opposed.

via Business Insider|

#funding-bills #gop #government-spending

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP Chair Blocks Rep. Barbara Lee from Cuba Hearing

Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar kicked out Democratic Representative Barbara Lee from a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Lee voiced her support for restoring diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba. Salazar accused Lee of spreading "communist propaganda" and called her a "communist sympathizer," leading to a heated exchange. This incident reflects a pattern of Black politicians being silenced for expressing differing opinions, with Democrats criticizing Republicans for censoring Black and POC lawmakers.

via The Root|

#barbara-lee #censorship #cuba