Salazar Warns Trump 50,000 July Detentions Could Cost GOP 55-Point Hispanic Gains
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Updated · CBS New York · Sep 20
Salazar Warns Trump 50,000 July Detentions Could Cost GOP 55-Point Hispanic Gains
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 20
Summary
Maria Elvira Salazar said she told Trump his immigration crackdown has gone too far, citing her claim that half of 50,000 people detained in July had no criminal record.
The Florida Republican said Trump was receptive in a private conversation, urging him to protect the 55-point Hispanic support she said he delivered to the GOP in 2024.
Salazar avoided naming advisers she said are compromising Trump's legacy, but argued Americans distinguish between criminals and workers and still want immigration reform.
On press access, she defended Trump's style after CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists were blocked from the White House, saying he remains broadly accessible.
She also backed Trump's planned meeting with Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez, calling the Maduro ally a "necessary evil" in a broader transition toward democracy.