Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, joined Margaret Brennan on the Sunday talk show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on September 20, 2026, to discuss a range of political and policy issues. One of the topics she addressed was the recent decision by the president to restrict access to the White House for journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, following disputes over the content of their reporting. Salazar acknowledged concerns about the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press in the United States. However, she also pointed out that the media landscape has evolved, with multiple information sources available, and suggested that the traditional American model of journalism may not be as strong as it once was. Salazar also spoke about her concerns regarding President Trump's immigration policies, particularly the detention of 50,000 people in July, many of whom had no criminal records. She had a direct conversation with the president, urging him to maintain the support of Hispanic voters, who had played a key role in his 2024 election victory. Salazar emphasized that the president is aware of the distinction between different types of immigrants and has the authority to address the immigration issue effectively. She also noted that the president has the political influence to rally both major parties to support immigration reform. In addition to immigration, Salazar raised concerns about the president's advisors, suggesting that some may be influencing his legacy in ways that are not aligned with his best interests. As a member of Congress representing South Florida, she stressed that the president must decide for himself which advisors to trust and which to disregard. Salazar emphasized that the ultimate responsibility for shaping policy lies with the president. Salazar also addressed the meeting between President Trump and Delcy Rodríguez, a high-ranking official in the Venezuelan government under President Nicolás Maduro. She described Rodríguez as a "necessary evil" in the effort to stabilize Venezuela, a country that has faced significant political and economic turmoil. Salazar argued that the United States should continue to support efforts to promote democracy and freedom in the region. She expressed the belief that Venezuelans admire President Trump for his stance against socialism and for his efforts to help the country recover from crisis. She hopes that soon Venezuela will hold new, fair elections with international observers, bringing greater democracy and freedom to the Western Hemisphere.