Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Republican congresswoman from South Florida. He and Rep. Salazar discuss, among other things, the presidential race and why she has not yet publicly endorsed Donald Trump, immigration, and U.S.-Latin American relations.

Guests: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar/R- Florida 27th District

[ChrisRD]

Thank you Mr. DeFede for holding Maria Elveria Salazar accountable. She continues to take credit for bills she voted against like the Infrastructure Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Chips Act. Vote Maria Elveria Salazar out of office this November.

[astebelton]

That's how all politicians should be interviewed!

[MissInfonation]

Voted no, but took the dough! 😂😂😂...."I'm not trying to be a LoL taking credit for funds your community gains whilst voting against not trying very hard ma'am....you seem to be a natural. Excellent journalism Sir! Wish there were more like you Mr. DeFede.

[georgiafain]

I brought $40M but most of it I voted against. She also voted against money for the border. Deflect shift gaslight

[jeri]

You're a liar, Salazar. Shame on you. Kudos to Jim DeFede for holding her feet to the fire.

[terrybrown]

This should be watched by millions! She is despicable.

[Rayzeo]

She needs to be voted out! Asap!!! She's not for the people at all! All talk no substance!

[augustokortright]

This lady lied so much she keeps talking in circles.

[JoeMamasBasement]

Oh my goodness this lady is vile! She is kicking and screaming when her own record is called out, what a temper! Can’t believe she was voted in…

[frazier]

*latinos for trump is a weird oxymoron, he started his campaign demeaning Mexicans*

[Revortay]

Great interview. Deserves a Pulitzer. What do you know, a journalist with research and facts.

[carblarson]

This reporter rocks!! Oh my, we need more of this. Thank u, sir.

[cpoinsette]

This was a masterclass in interviewing that is being referred to in dozens of podcasts, media all over the country. This style is more confrontational like Europe. This is what all politicians should expect from media. No softballs.

[carblarson]

She sure has a lot of confidence to go into that interview without an answer to that basic question.

[gloriahines]

Mr. DeFede Excellent interview more needed like this straight no chaser

[Angela-pizc]

Rep. Salazar has a strategy of talking loud and talking over Mr. DeFede.

[Andy_Babb]

I’m going to be checking back for more interviews with Jim. I’d love to watch him taking politicians to task every week

[beardgangman]

He is a real journalist who isn't afraid to call out these hypothetical politicians. Thank you

[msha]

Wow, a real reporter. I can't believe a Republican actually faced a legitimate journalist. She is brave.
He is an American.

[kewakl]

Thank you, Mr. DeFede.
Keep asking the tough questions.