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'I Am Not Pro-ICE'
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Danny Trejo addressed backlash over his role in the pro-ICE film "Pawn Shop," clarifying that he is pro-immigrant but not pro-ICE, emphasizing his pride in his Mexican heritage and support for his community.
- Trejo explained he was drawn to the role because it positively depicts a Latino veteran, and stated his job as an actor is to tell stories.
- Production of "Pawn Shop" was temporarily halted in Livingston, Montana, due to local complaints about the impact on a food bank and safety concerns, but resumed after Ben Shapiro criticized the shutdown as a First Amendment violation.
- The film's plot centers on an ICE officer caught in a violent conflict during a Minneapolis riot, with Trejo playing a veteran who helps defend a pawn shop; a scene reportedly recreates the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good.
- Trejo’s representative confirmed his statements but declined to provide additional comments.
