Rep. Maria Salazar Accused of Taking Credit for Bills She Opposed

The Florida representative was unable to recall her votes against key funding bills when confronted in an interview.

Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) has been accused of taking credit for funding from bills she voted against, including the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and the CHIPS and Science Act.
During an interview, Salazar was unable to recall her votes against these bills when confronted.
Salazar has been seen presenting checks for funds that were allocated by these bills, including a $650,000 check for small businesses at a Florida International University ceremony.
Salazar also voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but praised the facilities at Miami International Airport that were funded by the bill.
Former Senator Claire McCaskill criticized Salazar's actions, calling her 'phony' and accusing her of lying to the public.