Trump faces 2026 warning as Hispanic Republicans split on border
De La Cruz used an ad about a wrongfully deported DACA recipient while facing a close reelection race.
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119 stories · 65–67 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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SOURCEWashington Examiner
Published Sep 19, 2026
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Reps. Maria Salazar and Monica De La Cruz aired ads distancing themselves from Trump’s immigration enforcement as polling suggested the issue could hurt Republicans with Hispanic voters. The article frames their actions as a warning sign before close House races.
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Monica De La Cruz
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Republican representative whose ad highlighted her advocacy for a wrongfully deported DACA recipient
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Maria Elvira Salazar
R · FL-27
Republican representative whose ad criticized aspects of Trump’s immigration enforcement
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