María Elvira Salazar U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 27th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
María Elvira Salazar U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 27th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Congress member representing Florida’s 27th district, has expressed her views on immigration and legislative priorities through a series of tweets. Known for her outspoken positions, Salazar replaced Donna Shalala in Congress in 2021.
On January 27, 2025, Rep. Salazar tweeted about her stance on criminal activity among immigrants: "THANK GOD! LOCK UP EVERY CHILD RAPIST, GANG MEMBER, TERRORIST & GET THEM OUT OF THE USA Good-bye to: gang members rapists criminals … but don’t touch Rosa who is cleaning toilets in Oregon for 22 years & has 3 American kids!" The tweet highlights her advocacy for strict measures against criminal elements while emphasizing compassion for long-term residents contributing to society.
The same sentiment was echoed in Spanish shortly after the initial tweet: "¡GRACIAS A DIOS! ENCIERREN A VIOLADORES DE NIÑOS, MIEMBROS DE PANDILLAS, TERRORISTAS Y SÁQUENLOS DE EE. UU. Adiós a: pandilleros violadores criminales… ¡Pero no toquen a Rosa, que lleva 22 años limpiando baños en Oregón y tiene tres hijos estadounidenses!"
Later that day, Salazar shared insights from a congressional retreat with former President Trump and Vice President Vance at Trump Doral: "¡Un retiro de Congresistas muy ocupado en @TrumpDoral con el presidente Trump y el vicepresidente Vance! Trump hizo más en sus primeras 100 horas que cualquier Presidente en sus primeros 100 días. ¡Estoy orgullosa de trabajar juntos para cumplir con el pueblo estadounidense!" This tweet reflects her support for Trump's early actions during his presidency and her commitment to working alongside him.
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