Danny Trejo Responds to Backlash Over Pro-ICE Daily Wire Film “Pawn Shop”

Actor Danny Trejo has broken his silence after facing criticism for his role in the Daily Wire’s upcoming film Pawn Shop , a project linked to commentator Ben Shapiro that portrays an ICE officer in a heroic light. In an exclusive statement to TMZ released on September 24, 2025, Trejo emphasized his Mexican heritage, his support for immigrant communities, and clarified that he is “not pro‑ICE.”

Trejo’s Statement to TMZ: Proud Mexican, Pro‑Immigrant, Not Pro‑ICE

“I am a proud Mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community. I am also obviously pro‑immigrant. I am not pro‑ICE,” Trejo told TMZ. He added, “I know where I come from and I know our struggles. I am an actor. My job is to tell a story.”

The actor explained that he was drawn to the ...