Salazar Criticized President Trump in New Campaign Ad
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar’s ad claims Hispanic voters feel betrayed by recent immigration enforcement.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Immigration
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Representative Maria Elvira Salazar released a new campaign advertisement criticizing President Donald Trump for his immigration enforcement policies. Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th congressional district, argues that Hispanic voters who supported the President in 2024 now feel betrayed.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights growing tension within the district as Democratic candidates look to flip the South Florida seat. It specifically addresses concerns regarding the administration's recent approach to immigration enforcement.
The Trump administration removed 1,379 Cubans to Cuba via deportation flights and 3,753 to Mexico via the land border in 2025. These figures mark the total removals reported by the administration for the year.
The players
Maria Elvira Salazar
She has served as the Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district since 2020.
President Donald Trump
He is the current President of the United States whose administration oversees federal immigration policy.
The details
The campaign advertisement features Representative Salazar speaking directly in front of the White House to address the President. She references early administration operations that conducted street-level immigration enforcement, which she asserts has alienated her local constituency.
Timeline
Salazar has served in Congress since 2020.
Hispanic voters supported the President’s election in 2024.
The administration deported over 5,000 Cubans in 2025.
Salazar released the new campaign advertisement on September 18, 2026.
Political Context
The current deportation figures mark a departure from the historical precedent of preferred status for Cuban migrants established by the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act. This creates a clear political divide for opposition parties, who argue that the administration's enforcement efforts contradict long-standing regional legislative expectations.
The shifting political rhetoric regarding immigration enforcement directly influences the policy priorities of local representatives in Miami. Residents may see increased advocacy as candidates compete for support in the upcoming election cycle.
The takeaway
Voters in South Florida should monitor how these deportation figures shape candidate platforms leading into the election. Evaluating these policies is essential for understanding the political future of the district.
Further reading
For more on local developments, visit the Immigration section.
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