Trump faces 2026 warning as Hispanic Republicans split on border

Published September 19, 2026 7:00am ET




President Donald Trump is getting fresh clues that his support from Hispanic voters may be slipping after two House Republicans broke with him on immigration enforcement.

Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), two Hispanic members of the House GOP conference, released advertisements over the past week distancing themselves from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its mass deportation operation.

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