Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican representing a competitive South Florida district, has released a new advertisement that criticizes President Donald Trump's deportation policies. In the ad, Salazar states, "Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far. The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today."
As Election Day approaches in just over six weeks, some Republicans are adjusting their campaign messages to reduce their association with Trump while facing close races against Democratic opponents. Salazar's approach is part of a trend among GOP candidates in battleground districts who are publicly distancing themselves from the president. For instance, two Republican lawmakers from Iowa recently voted alongside Democrats on an Iran war powers resolution, indicating a willingness to break from party lines.
The article is authored by Adithi Ramakrishnan, Linley Sanders, Mike Catalini, Hannah Fingerhut, Valerie Gonzalez, and Mark Vancleave, and is sourced from PBS NewsHour.