President Donald Trump's endorsement of Rep. María Elvira Salazar has ignited a fierce backlash from his most loyal supporters. The endorsement, announced late Tuesday on Truth Social, came as Trump backed Salazar and six other Florida Republicans for reelection, praising her work on economic growth, border security, and the Second Amendment.

However, the endorsement has triggered outrage among MAGA supporters who view Salazar's bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act as a form of amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Far-right activist Laura Loomer, a Trump ally, condemned the move on social media, calling it 'terrible' and accusing Salazar of pushing 'mass amnesty.' Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch Trump ally, went further, suggesting the endorsement should be seen as 'an insult to his base.'

Salazar defended her legislation, emphasizing it provides 'dignity, not amnesty' and challenged critics to reconcile their stance with Trump's own statements about deportation. The controversy highlights growing tensions within the Republican Party between establishment figures and the far-right base, potentially complicating Trump's efforts to maintain party unity ahead of the 2024 election.