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 says he’s ‘not pro-ICE’ amid backlash over Daily Wire ‘Pawn Shop’ movie
Actor and Los Angeles businessperson Danny Trejo said he does not back Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he faces backlash for signing on to perform in the film “Pawn Shop,” which is produced by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire. Production resumed in Livingston, Mont., on Monday after residents complained about the project’s impact…
Danny Trejo Makes His Position on ICE Clear Amid Movie Backlash
Photo Credit: @officialdannytrejo / Instagram Danny Trejo is drawing a firm line between his latest acting role and his personal politics. After facing backlash for joining Pawn Shop, a Daily Wire movie centered on immigration enforcement, the actor says his participation should not be read as support for ICE. Trejo says he remains firmly “pro-immigrant” and wants fans to understand why he accepted the controversial project. Danny Trejo says he …
Danny Trejo Defends Role In Ben Shapiro’s Movie: ‘I Am Not Pro-ICE’
Danny Trejo is pushing back against criticism over his involvement in “Pawn Shop,” the latest film from Ben Shapiro’s Daily […] The Danny Trejo Defends Role In Ben Shapiro’s Movie: ‘I Am Not Pro-ICE’ first appeared on The Blast
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