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GOP Rep. Gimenez Warns: Immigration Policies Risk Midterms

2/3/2026

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GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) criticized the Trump administration for slow immigration enforcement changes, warning they could hurt Republicans politically.
He argued enforcement actions should target criminals rather than long-term residents.
Following a deadly immigration crackdown in Minnesota, reform calls at DHS have intensified, and some lawmakers seek the ouster of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Gimenez said unpopular immigration policies hurt Republicans ahead of midterms and risk restoring Biden's policies.

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GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) criticized the Trump administration for slow immigration enforcement changes, warning they could hurt Republicans politically.
He argued enforcement actions should target criminals rather than long-term residents.
Following a deadly immigration crackdown in Minnesota, reform calls at DHS have intensified, and some lawmakers seek the ouster of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Gimenez said unpopular immigration policies hurt Republicans ahead of midterms and risk restoring Biden's policies.