Trump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his criticism of Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), amplifying a series of social media posts attacking the Florida Republican and, in multiple instances, calling for her replacement ahead of her election in just over a month. Trump reposted more than a dozen messages criticizing Salazar on Truth Social, the president’s social media platform, including one user’s postthat read: “So we need a NEW Republican to Replace Salazar.” https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/26/trump-maria-elvira-salazar-immigration-florida-01094098