María Elvira Salazar
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“In July, 50% of the 50,000 people that were detained had no criminal record. Be careful what your advisers are telling you about immigration policy.”
María Elvira Salazar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
In the ad, Salazar cites detention statistics and warns Trump about his advisers' guidance on immigration policy.
“Mr President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,”
María Elvira Salazar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Florida congresswoman María Elvira Salazar released a 30-second campaign ad criticizing Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.
“You can be for immigration what Lincoln was for slavery and Reagan was for communism. I’m not talking about giving them amnesty. I’m talking about giving them a dignified life in this promised land.”
María Elvira Salazar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Salazar, a champion of the Dignity Act immigration reform proposal, argues for giving undocumented immigrants a dignified life rather than amnesty.
“The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today,”
María Elvira Salazar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Salazar's ad appeals to Hispanic voters in her competitive Miami-area district, which is nearly three-quarters Hispanic.