Trump Criticizes Congresswoman Salazar Over Immigration Remarks
Former President Donald Trump amplified criticism against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar on Truth Social following her public disagreement with his immigration enforcement tactics. Salazar had stated in a campaign ad that some of Trump's immigration efforts "have gone too…
El Paso, TX, September 26, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, directing his commentary via the social media platform Truth Social. The criticism follows remarks made by Salazar in a campaign advertisement where she stated that some of former President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics “have gone too far.” Trump’s amplified criticism on Truth Social marks a public disagreement between the former president and a member of his party regarding immigration policy.
The specific details of Trump’s criticisms beyond amplifying existing commentary were not provided. Congresswoman Salazar’s statement, which prompted the former president’s reaction, indicated a divergence in opinion on the methods and extent of immigration enforcement measures previously implemented during Trump’s administration. The exact date of Salazar’s campaign ad or the precise timing of Trump’s amplified criticism on Truth Social were not specified in the available information.
The disagreement highlights ongoing internal party discussions and differing perspectives on immigration policy among Republican figures. Further details regarding any specific policy points raised by either party or subsequent actions taken were not disclosed. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the ad’s production, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, associated with code violations, was not provided.
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