Danny Trejo Denies Being Pro-ICE Amid Backlash to Daily Wire Film
Trejo says he is pro-immigrant and took the role for its portrayal of a Latino veteran, as filming resumed after protests and permit changes.
- On Friday, actor Danny Trejo issued a statement denying he is 'pro-ICE' following backlash over his role in the Daily Wire film 'Pawn Shop,' currently filming in Livingston, Montana.
- Residents in Livingston temporarily halted filming last weekend, citing traffic disruptions at the Livingston Food Resource Center and concerns about dramatized violent scenes depicting the shooting of Renee Good.
- Trejo told TMZ he was attracted to the role as a 'positive depiction of a Latino character,' stating, 'I am a proud Mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community.'
- Production resumed on Tuesday under a revised permit requiring the crew to shield the public from violent scenes and noise while ensuring access to the Livingston Food Resource Center.
- Ben Shapiro slammed the shutdown as 'content discrimination' and a 'violation of the First Amendment,' while the production continues amid ongoing local scrutiny.
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Danny Trejo’s Son Inserts Himself Into Dad’s Controversial Ben Shapiro Movie
Photo Credit: Tara Ziemba / Getty Images Danny Trejo’s son Gilbert is pushing back against backlash over Danny’s role in “Pawn Shop.” The controversy arose because conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire is producing the film. Gilbert claims that his father did not know about Shapiro’s involvement when he signed on for the project. Gilbert Trejo says Danny had never heard of Ben Shapiro before the film controversy According to Just Jar…
Danny Trejo responded to criticism for participating in Pawn Shop and said his work as an actor does not imply supporting ICE or abandoning its Mexican roots.
Danny Trejo’s Son Defends Dad’s Casting in Daily Wire Pro-ICE Movie: ‘Never Heard of Ben Shapiro’
Danny Trejo now has his son, Gilbert Trejo, defending his involvement in the Daily Wire Pro-ICE movie. Danny drew heavy criticism after his casting in Pawn Shop. In a recent Instagram story later shared by The San Fernando Valley Sun, Gilbert claimed his father had never heard of Ben Shapiro. He also said Danny only […] The post Danny Trejo’s Son Defends Dad’s Casting in Daily Wire Pro-ICE Movie: ‘Never Heard of Ben Shapiro’ appeared first on Co…
Danny Trejo's Son Defends Father's Involvement In Daily Wire Pro-I.C.E. Movie 'Pawn Shop' After Backlash
Tough guy actor Danny Trejo recently got in hot water after it was revealed that he, alongside Harvey Kietel, would be involved in a new film, “Pawn Shop,” a Daily Wire production expected to carry a pro-I.C.E. message and produced by Ben Shapiro. Given the Department of Homeland Security’s horrible reputation as of late for shootings, kidnappings, and even killing U.S. Continue reading Danny Trejo’s Son Defends Father’s Involvement In Daily Wir…
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