Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has publicly distanced herself from former President Donald Trump’s immigration platform in a new campaign advertisement released this Thursday. In the video, Salazar directly addresses the former president, asserting that his proposed federal immigration enforcement operations have gone 'too far.'

Salazar, who is currently campaigning for reelection, suggests that the Republican Party risks alienating a key demographic. She claims that the same Hispanic voters who supported Trump during the 2024 election cycle now feel a sense of betrayal due to his rhetoric and policy proposals regarding mass deportations and border enforcement. The advertisement serves as a strategic move to appeal to her district's significant Latino population, positioning her as a moderate voice within the GOP on the issue of immigration.

While the advertisement highlights a clear rift between Salazar and the former president, it does not detail specific legislative alternatives she proposes, nor does it address how she intends to balance this criticism with her party's broader platform. The move underscores the ongoing internal debate within the Republican Party regarding how to handle immigration policy while maintaining support from diverse voter bases. As of now, the Trump campaign has not issued a formal response to the specific claims made in the advertisement.