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Trump Urges New Republican Replace Salazar, Intensifies Attacks
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- President Donald Trump intensified criticism of Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on Saturday.
- He reposted dozens of Truth Social messages demanding a new Republican replace Salazar.
- Salazar aired a White House ad saying Trump’s immigration enforcement has gone too far.
- Trump said he saw the ad, backs Salazar but opposes her border stance.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests rose to 51,000 in August 2026, up from over 46,000 in July.