MTG Blasts Trump’s Salazar Endorsement, Calls It ‘Insult to His Base’ [WATCH]

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump’s latest congressional endorsement on Tuesday after he backed Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar of Florida for re-election, as reported by Fox News.

Greene reacted on X after Trump announced his support for Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th Congressional District.

“She supports illegals more than most democrats. His endorsements are an insult to his base,” Greene wrote Tuesday in a post on X.

She supports illegals more than most democrats.

His endorsements are an insult to his base. https://t.co/y7allwVHj3

— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (@FmrRepMTG) February 11, 2026

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Fox News Digital reached out to Salazar’s campaign and sent a direct message to the lawmaker on X seeking comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

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The White House also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In a Truth Social poston  Tuesday, President Trump praised Salazar as Republicans look to retain their majorities in both chambers of Congress during the 2026 midterm elections.

“Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar is doing a truly fantastic job representing the wonderful people of Florida’s 27th Congressional District!” Trump wrote.

“María Elvira Salazar has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

Salazar, who has served in the House of Representatives since early 2021, responded by thanking the president and outlining her legislative priorities.

“Thank you, President Trump @POTUS, for your support. I will continue to proudly represent FL-27 in Congress and fight for what our community deserves,” she wrote in a post on X, listing five points:

“Restore dignity and order to our immigration system,” “Codify strong, permanent border security,” “Drive down housing costs so Miami families can stay and thrive,” “Protect American jobs and keep our economy strong,” and “Confronting socialism, communism, and dictators head-on while defending freedom across our hemisphere.”

She continued: “Miami is the ultimate melting pot, a city built by those who came here seeking liberty, opportunity, and a chance to start again. I know their story because it’s my story. In Congress, I will keep delivering results, standing firm on our values, and working to ensure opportunity and prosperity remain within reach for all.”

Thank you, President Trump @POTUS, for your support. I will continue to proudly represent FL-27 in Congress and fight for what our community deserves:

✅ Restore dignity and order to our immigration system
✅ Codify strong, permanent border security
✅ Drive down housing costs… pic.twitter.com/9KsFyL6Omw

— María Elvira Salazar (@MaElviraSalazar) February 11, 2026

Greene’s criticism follows earlier remarks she made in January about Trump’s endorsement strategy. At that time, she wrote on X, “Trump’s endorsements do not drain the swamp, his endorsements solidify the swamp and ensure the swamp is never drained.”

This is 1,000% true.
Trump’s endorsements do not drain the swamp, his endorsements solidify the swamp and ensure the swamp is never drained.
And no he is not being deceived by his team.
It’s not sabotage when he chooses the candidates and controls the agenda.
Keep voting for… https://t.co/TCPKSdqwRE

— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (@FmrRepMTG) January 20, 2026

White House spokesman Davis Ingle responded to Greene’s comments in a statement to Fox News Digital in January.

“President Trump’s unmatched coalition-building ability has led to the most successful Republican Party in American history, which has delivered more long-held GOP priorities under his leadership than either party has achieved for their voters in many combined decades prior. President Trump knows politics is a game of addition, and Marjorie ‘Quitter’ Greene just lives a reductive, self-defeating life of subtraction,” Ingle said.

Greene, a longtime Trump ally, left office early last month following a falling out with the president last year. The latest exchange highlights tensions within Republican ranks as the party prepares for the 2026 midterms.

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