Florida Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar intensified her criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on Sunday, cautioning President Donald Trump that his senior advisers are jeopardizing his political legacy. Speaking on CBS News’s Face the Nation, the lawmaker accused top officials of presenting an incomplete view of the situation.
Salazar, who is currently facing a competitive re-election bid in Florida, urged the president not to damage his relationship with Hispanic voters. While she directed her remarks toward high-level administration counsel, the commentary appeared aimed at Trump’s ambitious plan to execute the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in American history.
The representative, who has previously characterized the current enforcement strategies as excessive, maintained her stance during the interview, emphasizing the political risks associated with the administration’s hardline approach.
Finally, someone speaking truth to power about the human cost. We need a full picture, not just enforcement numbers.
Does this affect his legacy? The base seems to support the hardline stance despite political calculations.
I didn’t realize the administration’s strategy was facing this kind of internal criticism from fellow Republicans.
She’s right to be concerned. Alienating Hispanic voters is a huge political risk for the GOP in Florida.