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Trump Amplifies Calls to Oust MAGA Rep in Furious Posting Spree
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump posted at least 14 messages on Truth Social targeting Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar after she criticized his immigration policies, calling her a "back stabber" and encouraging a primary challenge against her.
- Salazar, representing a Miami-Dade district with a large Hispanic population, accused Trump’s immigration tactics of going "too far" and warned him that some advisers are compromising his legacy by not presenting the full picture.
- Despite disagreeing with Salazar’s stance and stating she "got a little bit soft on the border," Trump has not withdrawn his endorsement but appears to be considering replacing her in the next election cycle.
- Miami-Dade County, which Trump won by nearly 15 points in 2024 but now polls show him trailing by ten points, has been heavily affected by his administration’s strict immigration enforcement, including the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center.
- Trump also dismissed reports that Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds was removing references to him from campaign materials, emphasizing his strong voter support in Florida and claiming his popularity is higher than in previous elections.
