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As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: From the Politics Desk
What happened
Trump has been relatively tolerant of Republicans breaking with him on certain issues, but Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's public criticism of his immigration policies prompted him to post a series of negative comments about her on social media. Salazar's comments were in an ad filmed outside the White House, where she condemned Trump's immigration agenda and said some Hispanics who helped him get elected feel betrayed. Trump reposted several critical comments about Salazar on Truth Social. Other Re
Why it matters
The public scrutiny highlights the fine line Republicans must navigate in their relationships with Trump, who has a strong base of supporters, but also faces declining approval ratings. The situation may have implications for the midterms, where the party's performance is uncertain. Trump's reaction to Salazar's criticism also raises questions about how he will respond to future attempts to distance himself from his policies.
Key facts
- Trump's approval rating is 39% in the NBC News polling average.
- Salazar's district is 74% Hispanic.
- Trump has made double-digit gains with Hispanic voters nationwide, but his ratings have fallen precipitously since then.
- Salazar's ad was filmed outside the White House.
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