Founder Of 'Trump Burger' Chain Could Be Deported After ICE Arrest
Roland Beainy, 28, established the first location of Trump Burger in Bellville, Texas, in 2020, and opened three more locations in the state over the next few years. The restaurants feature MAGA decor and burgers with the word 'TRUMP' stamped across the buns.
The restaurateur was arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement on May 16, the agency confirmed to Newsweek on Wednesday. An ICE spokesperson told The Guardian that Beainy is from Lebanon, came to the United States on a 'non-immigrant visa' in 2019 and was supposed to leave by February 2024.
He now stands accused of trying to 'game the system' and entering into a 'sham' marriage in an attempt to stay in the United States, according to a DHS statement sent to Chron.com. The department also accused him of having 'an assault charge' and a 'history of illegal marriages.'
Beainy has denied the allegations, telling Chron.com that '90 percent of the shit they're saying is not true.' He declined further comment, citing the advice of his lawyer.
He was granted a request for bond in June, though ongoing immigration proceedings could still lead to his deportation.
The news of Beainy's immigration case comes as the Trump administration continues to ramp up its aggressive immigration enforcement. This month, ICE announced it would be removing age limits for new recruits amid a hiring spree fueled by funds from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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