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Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'

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The Straits Times. (2026, September 17). Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/republican-candidate-in-florida-warns-trump-his-immigration-agenda-has-gone-too-far

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Maria Elvira Salazar, a Latina Republican candidate for re-election in Florida, released an ad on September 17 criticizing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies as having "gone too far." The ad aims to appeal to Hispanic voters who feel betrayed by the administration's actions, highlighting the impact of these policies on competitive midterm elections. Salazar faces Democrat Eliott Rodriguez and is one of several Republicans distancing themselves from Trump amid waning approval ratings for his handling of immigration, which now stands at 39%.
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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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Salazar's appeal follows months of fallout from Trump's immigration crackdown, which initially featured large-scale street-level enforcement operations in which federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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🔮 The 30-second ad, recorded in front of the White House in English and Spanish, is a sign that one of the issues that helped return Trump to the White House may be working against his Republican Party as it tries to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections.

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Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far' asserted
agenda → warn → Trump
A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature immigration enforcement agenda had overreached. asserted
agenda → face → Thursday
"Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,” U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar said in a new ad. asserted
Salazar → go → ad
“The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.” asserted
you → help → 2024
The 30-second ad, recorded in front of the White House in English and Spanish, is a sign that one of the issues that helped return Trump to the White House may be working against his Republican Party as it tries to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. uncertain
it → record → elections
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted
House → respond → comment
Salazar, who represents the heavily Latino district in the heart of Miami that includes historic Little Havana, faces a challenge from Democrat Eliott Rodriguez, a former television news anchor. asserted
that → represent → Rodriguez
Nonpartisan analysts rate the race as "likely Republican," meaning it is somewhat competitive, though Democrats view the seat as one of their better pickup opportunities. asserted
Democrats → rate → opportunities
Salazar's appeal follows months of fallout from Trump's immigration crackdown, which initially featured large-scale street-level enforcement operations in which federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year. asserted
agents → follow → Minneapolis
After public backlash, the administration scaled back some highly visible operations, though deportations have remained high. asserted
deportations → scale → operations
A September Reuters/Ipsos poll found 39% of Americans approved of Trump's handling of immigration, down from 50% shortly after he returned to office in January 2025. asserted
he → find → January
Trump's overall approval rating stood at 35% in a September 11-14 Reuters/Ipsos poll, near the lowest level of his presidency. asserted
rating → stand → presidency
Trump is asking voters to treat the midterms as a referendum on his presidency, sparking unease from some Republicans. asserted
Trump → ask → Republicans
Salazar's ad does not blame Trump directly, instead urging him to "be careful what your immigration advisers are telling you about immigration policies." asserted
advisers → blame → policies
The message reflects a broader sentiment among Latino voters, especially those who backed Trump in 2024, who have grown increasingly frustrated with the administration's immigration policies. asserted
who → reflect → policies
Other Republicans in competitive races have also taken steps to distance themselves from the president. asserted
Republicans → take → president
Earlier this week, two Iowa Republicans facing tough reelection campaigns, Representatives Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, joined Democrats in voting to limit Trump's war powers in Iran. asserted
Republicans → face → Iran
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