Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 27th congressional district, addressed several issues on her social media account on March 30, 2026, including compensation for TSA agents and the political situation in Venezuela.
In a post dated March 30, 2026, Salazar commented on the recent payment of TSA agents following government action: “I’m glad TSA agents are finally getting paid thanks to President Trump’s action, but this never should have happened. Democrats continued to play politics while these men and women showed up every day, protecting Americans without knowing when their next paycheck would come.”
Later that day, Salazar addressed Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and conditions for returning Venezuelans. She wrote: “Sin estabilidad real en Venezuela, no hay regreso. Lo dije claro en Univision con Ambrosio Hernandez, devolver a los venezolanos con TPS ahora sería irresponsable. Por eso firmé una petición para extender su protección mientras Venezuela se reconstruye.” In this statement, she emphasized her support for extending TPS protections for Venezuelans until stability is achieved in their home country.
In a subsequent message posted the same evening, Salazar highlighted the ongoing developments in Venezuela and expressed optimism about political transition: “Estabilización. Recuperación. Transición. Ese es el camino. Y Venezuela está en un momento decisivo, reconstruyéndose mientras todo ocurre al mismo tiempo. Y estoy segura de que muy pronto María Corina Machado podrá regresar, para que el pueblo decida su futuro. La liberación”
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows nationals from designated countries experiencing armed conflict or environmental disaster to remain in the United States temporarily without fear of deportation while conditions in their home countries improve.