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RINO Removal Project@RINO_Removal · Apr 9, 2026

President .@realDonaldTrump endorsed Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) on February 10, 2026. That endorsement should…

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Summary

A Twitter user urges President Trump to reconsider his endorsement of Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), arguing her sponsorship of the DIGNITY Act—which provides legal status pathways for undocumented immigrants—contradicts America First policies demanding mass deportations and border enforcement. The thread scores Salazar as a 'RINO' (Republican In Name Only) with a D grade and promotes challenger V. Michael Arias as a stronger America First alternative ahead of the August 18, 2026 primary.

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    President .@realDonaldTrump endorsed Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) on February 10, 2026. That endorsement should be reconsidered — immediately. We did not vote for amnesty. 🧵by .@ZenWeck 1/6👇

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    2/6 Who is María Elvira Salazar? ✔️ Summary Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) presents as a moderate conservative — but her record tells a different story. She’s most recently on the RINO wall of shame for sponsoring the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 4393, July 2025) — a bipartisan bill with Democrat Veronica Escobar. It includes: • 7-year renewable legal status • Work permits • Protection from deportation and possibility to return if already deported (for some undocumented immigrants who arrived before 2021) Call it what it is: legalized amnesty under a different name. At a time when the America First movement demands mass deportations and full enforcement, Salazar is pushing compromise. Her ~53% Heritage Action score and repeated cross-aisle work reflect a pattern: establishment priorities over enforcement. ✅ Strengths • Some support for border security provisions (including within the DIGNITY Act) • Pro-life voting record aligned with GOP platform • Compelling personal story as a Cuban-American immigrant and businesswoman 🚩 Red Flags • Lead sponsor of the DIGNITY Act — legal status pathways instead of deportation-first policy • Repeated bipartisan immigration deals with Democrats • ~53% Heritage Action score — frequent breaks with hard conservative positions • Alignment with “comprehensive reform” over enforcement-first policy Thread continues 👇

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    3/6 María Elvira Salazar RINOScorus™: 52/100 — Grade: D External baseline: 55/100 (Heritage ~53%, Liberty Score low-mid 40s) Positive Alignment: 68/100 • Border / foreign influence: 10/20 • Election integrity: 12/20 • Fiscal / deregulation: 6/10 • Term limits: 4/10 • Anti-corruption: 5/10 • Pro-life: 8/10 • Outsider factor: 6/10 MAHA Score: 12/40 Minimal alignment on medical freedom, Big Pharma accountability, or broader health reform. RINO Penalties: -28/60 • Cross-party activity: -8 • Establishment alignment: -10 • Immigration (legalization push): -10 ➡️ Final Profile: Establishment-leaning moderate with major immigration deviations. Thread continues 👇

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    4/6 This is a fundamental issue. Voters aren’t asking for “comprehensive reform.” They’re demanding results: • Secure the border • Interior enforcement • Mass deportations The DIGNITY Act moves in the opposite direction — legal status and work permits first, enforcement second. That’s not America First. That is not what we voted for. With the August 18, 2026 Republican primary approaching, voters have a clear choice. Challengers like V. Michael Arias and Gavin Solomon are already in the race. Thread continues 👇

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    5/6 V. Michael Arias (Challenger) RINOScorus™: 65/100 — Grade: C Positive Alignment: 65/100 MAHA: 18/40 RINO Penalties: 0/60 (none identified) ✔️ Summary No legislative record as a challenger. Score is based on campaign messaging, public statements, and professional background. Arias emphasizes rule of law, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and accountability as a former prosecutor and SEC attorney. His outsider profile boosts anti-corruption and anti-establishment metrics. Limited visibility on full MAGA/MAHA alignment — scoring reflects currently available data. ✅ Strengths • Strong anti-corruption credentials from prosecutorial experience • Outsider candidate with no establishment voting record • Emphasis on public safety and rule of law • Background suggests alignment with fiscal discipline and deregulation 🚩 Red Flags • Limited public detail on election integrity, term limits, and pro-life positions • Minimal visibility on MAHA issues (medical freedom, food policy, etc.) • No clearly defined stance on lobbyist/PAC influence • Platform still developing compared to established candidates ➡️ Bottom Line: A clearer America First alternative — but still developing on key issue depth. Early in race, more to come as we approach primary. Thread continues 👇

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    6/6 .@POTUS — it’s time to take another look. The standard is simple: • Secure the border • Enforce the law • No legalization pathways The DIGNITY Act fails that test. With the August 18 primary approaching, voters have a choice. Choose accountability. Retract the endorsement. #AmericaFirst #FL27 Thread End