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Trump attacks ‘backstabber’ GOP congresswoman in 14 brutal posts

Salazar’s criticism of the administration’s immigration enforcement prompted a public response from Trump.

Trump attacks ‘backstabber’ GOP congresswoman in 14 brutal posts
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Rep. Maria Salazar criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement in a campaign ad, prompting President Donald Trump to amplify 14 critical social media posts, including one calling for her replacement. The dispute highlights a public break between the Florida Republican and Trump over immigration policy.

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criticized Trump’s immigration enforcement in a campaign ad

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Trump Amplifies Criticism of Rep. María Elvira Salazar

Outlets agree that Rep. María Elvira Salazar criticized President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement in a campaign ad, after which Trump amplified social-media criticism of her. Left-leaning outlets center Trump’s reposted attacks and calls to replace Salazar, presenting them as fallout from her criticism. Center outlets mostly recount the dispute while connecting it to Salazar’s reelection prospects, Latino Republicans, and other Republicans’ distance from Trump. Right-leaning outlets stress Salazar’s immigration bill or ad as a political liability and emphasize her challenge to Trump’s enforcement approach.

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