President Donald Trump publicly criticized Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, after she broke with him over immigration policy, according to multiple outlets. Trump amplified negative social media comments about Salazar, a move that drew a rebuke from at least one Republican, according to The New York Times.
The dispute followed Salazar's release of an advertisement, shot outside the White House, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to the Washington Examiner. Breitbart described Salazar as an "amnesty advocate" in reporting on Trump's criticism.
The Washington Examiner reported that Trump had originally retained his support for Salazar even after the advertisement, but turned on her Saturday afternoon following a report that Miami Republicans had rejected the immigration advertisement, according to the outlet. This detail has not been corroborated by other sources.
Newsweek reported on Salazar's electoral prospects in Florida in the context of Trump's criticism, noting her race had tightened this week, according to the Washington Examiner.
How each side covered it
Left
- The New York Times reported Trump amplified negative social media comments about Salazar, drawing a Republican rebuke.
- Politico reported Trump turned on Salazar after she challenged his immigration crackdown.
“Trump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration” — The New York Times
Center
- Newsweek examined how Trump's criticism could affect Salazar's chances in her Florida race, noting the contest had tightened.
“Maria Salazar’s Chances in Florida As Trump Posts Slew of Criticism” — Newsweek
Right
- Breitbart characterized Salazar as an amnesty advocate in describing Trump's criticism of her.
- The Washington Examiner reported Trump initially retained support for Salazar but turned on her after a report that Miami Republicans rejected her immigration advertisement.
- The Washington Examiner noted Salazar's advertisement was shot outside the White House and criticized the administration's immigration policies.
“Trump Slams Amnesty Advocate Rep. Maria Salazar” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened between Donald Trump and María Elvira Salazar?
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida on social media after she released an advertisement criticizing his administration's immigration policies, according to multiple outlets.
Why did Trump criticize Salazar?
Salazar, a Miami-area Republican, released an advertisement shot outside the White House criticizing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to the Washington Examiner, which prompted Trump's public criticism.
How did Republicans react to Trump's criticism of Salazar?
At least one Republican issued a rebuke of Trump's criticism of Salazar, according to The New York Times.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets focused on Trump amplifying criticism of Salazar and the Republican pushback that followed, while right-leaning outlets emphasized Salazar's immigration advertisement and reports that Miami Republicans rejected it.
Could this affect Salazar's reelection race?
Newsweek reported on Salazar's chances in her Florida race amid Trump's criticism, noting the race had tightened this week, according to the Washington Examiner.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- PoliticoLeft-leaningTrump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningTrump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration
- NewsweekCenterMaria Salazar’s Chances in Florida As Trump Posts Slew of Criticism
- BreitbartRight-leaningTrump Slams Amnesty Advocate Rep. Maria Salazar
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningTrump turns on Rep. Salazar following report Miami Republicans rejected immigration advertisement