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Trump lashes out as Florida GOP candidates seek distance

Salazar’s ad criticized Trump’s immigration crackdown, after which Trump amplified criticism of her.

Trump lashes out as Florida GOP candidates seek distance
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticized President Trump’s immigration crackdown, prompting him to repost criticism of her. Rep. Byron Donalds also faced questions about changes to his campaign website as Florida Republicans navigate potentially competitive races.

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Florida representative who criticized Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who reposted criticism of Salazar and rejected reports that Donalds had dropped his support

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Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Florida representative and gubernatorial candidate whose campaign website changes prompted questions about Trump’s support

Donalds's version of this story ↗
Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Endorser of Byron Donalds

David W. Jolly
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Former representative running against Donalds for governor

Democratic candidate in the Florida Senate race

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator and Republican candidate in the Florida Senate race

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Endorser of Byron Donalds

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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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