Danny Trejo Is ‘Handcuffed’ to a Pro-ICE Ben Shapiro Movie
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Key Points:
- Danny Trejo is filming Pawn Shop, a movie produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire that has sparked backlash due to its pro-ICE themes, despite Trejo not intending to make a political statement.
- Trejo’s son, Gilbert, revealed that his father was unaware of Shapiro’s involvement until two weeks into production and is contractually prohibited from criticizing the film or its creators.
- The film's plot centers on a young ICE officer pursued by a mob after a riot, with Trejo playing a "hard-edged Hispanic veteran" who sides with law enforcement, a role Trejo accepted as a positive portrayal of a Hispanic character.
- Fans expressed disappointment on social media after learning of Trejo’s participation, but Gilbert emphasized that the film is not explicitly pro-ICE and described the situation as unfairly damaging to his father's reputation.
- Trejo defended his role by affirming his support for the Mexican and immigrant communities while clarifying he is not pro-ICE, stating he took the role because it depicted a positive Hispanic character.
