Latinas for Trump Founder Condemns Trump's Immigration Policies

Ileana Garcia, a Republican state senator from Florida and co-founder of the group "Latinas for Trump," has publicly condemned President Donald Trump's mass-deportation campaign and recent immigration enforcement actions. In a statement released this weekend, Garcia stated, "This is not what we voted for." She went on to criticize the actions as "unacceptable and inhumane." Garcia's criticism is particularly noteworthy given her past support for President Trump. She explained, "I have always supported Trump, through thick and thin. However, this is unacceptable and inhumane." Garcia also targeted Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, whom she considers the architect of Trump's immigration policies. She said that current immigration measures are "arbitrary" and amount to a "Miller-like desire to satisfy a self-fabricated deportation goal." This statement underscores the growing internal divisions within the Republican Party regarding immigration policy. Garcia's bold stance provides a significant counterpoint to the Trump administration's approach and highlights the human cost of these policies. Her willingness to publicly criticize the President and a key member of his administration signals a potential shift in the political landscape regarding immigration reform.