Danny Trejo’s Son Claims The Actor Was Tricked Into Working On Ben Shapiro’s Pro
Kotaku • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Danny Trejo faces criticism for starring in Pawn Shop, a film produced by Ben Shapiro's media company, The Daily Wire, which is perceived as pro-ICE propaganda despite Trejo's Mexican heritage and Democratic views.
- Trejo publicly affirmed his pride in his Mexican roots and his pro-immigrant stance, distancing himself from the film's apparent political message.
- According to Trejo's son Gilbert, the actor was misled about the film's nature and Shapiro's involvement, only learning about it two weeks into filming.
- Gilbert claims Trejo's contract prevents him from publicly opposing the film or exiting the project without legal repercussions.
- The situation has led to backlash against Trejo, with Gilbert criticizing Shapiro for exploiting the controversy to gain attention while alienating Trejo's supporters.
