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House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar criticized President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, warning that some of his advisers are compromising his legacy and urging him not to alienate Hispanic voters.
- Salazar highlighted that many law-abiding undocumented immigrants are being caught in aggressive federal sweeps, emphasizing that 50% of those detained recently had no criminal record.
- Her warnings reflect broader concerns as opinion polls show Hispanic voters, who helped re-elect Trump in 2024, are turning away due to economic issues and harsh immigration policies.
- Salazar, facing a tough re-election battle in her Miami district, advocates for immigration reform that distinguishes between criminals and hardworking immigrants, stressing the need to preserve shared American values.
- Trump dismissed her criticism, asserting his strong border stance and claiming credit for her initial election, while Republican leaders acknowledge immigration is causing divisions within the party ahead of the midterm elections.
