Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar revealed on Friday that she engaged in a "powerful conversation" with Lara Trump—the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump and host of "My View" on Fox News. The discussion, which also included Cuban-American lawmakers Mario Díaz-Balart and Carlos Giménez, focused on "this historic moment for Cuba."
The television segment is scheduled to air this Saturday at 9 PM on Fox News, featuring Lara Trump, who has been leading the opinion and interview-based show since February 22, 2026.
Salazar expressed on social media platform X, "A powerful conversation with Lara Trump alongside Mario Díaz-Balart and Carlos Giménez about this historic moment for Cuba, the exile community we proudly represent, and why the fight for freedom on the island remains deeply personal for so many families in our community."
This meeting occurs amid heightened pressure from the Trump administration on the Cuban regime, with over 240 sanctions imposed to date. These include measures against GAESA, the military conglomerate that dominates the island's economy, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7.
The trio of lawmakers, representing districts in South Florida with significant Cuban-American populations, have operated as a coordinated legislative bloc throughout 2026.
In February, they collectively urged the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce to revoke commercial licenses with Cuba. By May, they pushed to eliminate loopholes in the embargo that allowed exports exceeding $100 million to the island.
The immediate context adds weight to their actions. Just two days before the announcement, Salazar declared on Wednesday that "today marks the beginning of the end for the Castro family," and on Thursday, she addressed the figure of Raúl Castro in another post on the same platform.
This isn't Salazar's first appearance on Lara Trump's show. On January 4, 2026, she joined "My View" to discuss the capture of Nicolás Maduro, during which Trump remarked that "Cuba is a nation failing gravely, and we want to support its people."
The participation of three Cuban-American lawmakers on the daughter-in-law of Trump's program strengthens the symbolic connection between the Trump family and the Cuban exile cause—a vital electoral base in South Florida.
In April, during a session with the Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee, Salazar was outspoken in describing the Cuban regime's condition: "The communist regime in Cuba is on life support. Trump just needs to pull the plug."
Understanding the Current Situation in Cuba
What is the significance of the meeting with Lara Trump?
The meeting emphasizes the ongoing commitment of Cuban-American lawmakers to highlight the issues in Cuba and strengthen ties with influential figures like Lara Trump to amplify their cause.
What actions have the Cuban-American lawmakers taken against the Cuban regime?
They have pushed for revoking commercial licenses, closing loopholes in the embargo, and supporting the imposition of sanctions against the Cuban regime to apply pressure for change.