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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Founder Of 'Trump Burger' Chain Could Be Deported After ICE Arrest
A man who founded a Donald Trump-themed burger joint in Texas is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security and could be deported for alleged immigration fraud. 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 The department also accused him of having 'an assault charge' and a 'history of illegal marriages.' Beainy has denied the allegations, telling 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. Related... Man Stands By Trump Even After ICE Detained His Iranian Wife U.S. Citizen Says He's Reconsidering Support For Trump After Being Handcuffed By ICE Woman Says She Was 'Blindsided' After ICE Detained Her Trump-Supporting Husband
New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Owner of Trump-themed Texas burger joint faces deportation
The owner of Texas' Trump Burger may soon be deported as part of the president's mass deportation campaign, Homeland Security officials told The Post. Roland Beainy, from Lebanon, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in May after it was found he had overstayed his visa. The restaurateur, who opened his first location of the Donald Trump-themed burger joint in 2020, arrived in the United States on a non-immigrant tourist visa in 2019, DHS said. The visa expired in February 2024, but Beainy didn't leave and continued to live in the country illegally. 4 Trump Burger restaurant exterior featuring signage lauding the president. Staff photographer But the Trump fan's political beliefs won't spare him from the administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. 'Under the current administration, ICE is committed to restore integrity to our nation's immigration system by holding all individuals accountable who illegally enter the country or overstay the terms of their admission,' DHS said in a statement to The Post. 'This is true regardless of what restaurant you own or political beliefs you might have,' the agency added. 4 Photo of Roland Beainy, owner of a Trump-themed Texas burger restaurant. Roland Beainy / Facebook The feds also 'revoked' the Lebanon native's petition for immigration status after members of his own family admitted that his marriage was 'a sham designed to game the system,' DHS said. 4 The restaurant serves burgers with 'Trump' branded on the buns, served with french fries and a small American flag. AFP via Getty Images 'The Department of Homeland Security has zero tolerance for immigration fraud, and this individual's claims are baseless,' DHS said. 'This person has no Green Card, a history of illegal marriages, and an assault charge. DHS is actively pursuing all legal avenues to address this flagrant abuse of our immigration laws,' the agency added. The pro-Trump illegal migrant hit back at the feds' allegations against him, saying the allegations are 'not true' in a statement to the Houston Chronicle. 4 A portrait of Trump hangs above the order and pick-up areas at the burger chain. Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag An immigration judge allowed Beainy's release from federal custody in June after he requested a bond, but his deportation case is still ongoing. The Trump-themed burger chain opened in 2020 in Bellville and has since expanded to four locations across the Houston area. In a recent Facebook post, the casual eatery featured a video showing a Trump impersonator jokingly asking Latina diners for their green cards. The restaurant also sued its Kemah, Texas, landlord, Archie Patterson, in June, alleging he forced staff out and took control of the location, according to the Houston Chronicle. Patterson, however, accused Beainy of unpaid debts in his own lawsuit.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
MAGA co-founder of popular burger restaurant named in honor of Trump is ironically arrested by ICE
The co-founder of Trump Burger, a Texas fast-food chain idolizing President Donald Trump and his hardline immigration policies, is now facing deportation himself. Roland Beainy, a Lebanese immigrant who turned his loyalty to Trump into a MAGA-branded burger empire, has been accused of immigration fraud and notified by federal officials that his green card is being revoked. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Beainy is under investigation over what has been described as a 'sham marriage' designed to exploit US immigration laws. The revelation has ignited controversy across Texas, where Beainy has helped build a chain devoted to Trump's image complete with impersonators, burgers stamped with Trump's name, and menu items mocking former President Biden. But the restaurateur known for glorifying deportation policies is now entangled in a potential deportation case of his own. An immigration court hearing has been set for November 18, where Beainy could be formally ordered to leave the country. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) informed a woman claiming to be Beainy's wife that his I-130 application - the form used by American citizens to sponsor relatives for immigration status, would be revoked. USCIS reportedly found no lease, joint accounts, or other proof that the two ever shared a life together. Investigators say even the woman's own family acknowledged the marriage was a 'sham.' Beainy's legal meltdown comes amid a torrent of litigation surrounding his beloved burger brand, Trump Burger which has grown to four Texas locations and features everything from the 'Trump Tower Burger' to the 'Melania Crispy Chicken.' The gimmick is pure MAGA kitsch with menu items named after Trump family members, burgers stamped with Trump's name on the bun, and Trump impersonators roaming the dining rooms. From its early days, Trump Burger was designed to be a monument to American bravado: red meat, big slogans and bigger portions. It branded itself as unapologetically conservative and unabashedly pro-Trump down to the $50.99 'Biden Burger,' which features a measly 1-ounce patty and is topped with 'old tomato and our oldest buns available due to cheating and inflation.' Launched in 2020 in Bellville, Texas, Trump Burger was Beainy's love letter to the 45th president - a man whose hardline immigration stance include ICE raids and mass deportations. 'The man who slapped Trump's face on a hamburger and called it freedom is now fighting to stay in the country,' one critic posted on Facebook. 'Turns out wrapping meat in patriotism doesn't automatically come with a green card renewal.' Beainy's troubles with ICE appear to be just the beginning. He currently entangled in at least four lawsuits, including a bitter feud over ownership of the Trump Burger brand itself. Beainy claims he purchased a 50% stake in the original restaurant from co-founder Iyad 'Eddie' Abuelhawa. But Abuelhawa denies there was ever a formal agreement and is countersuing Beainy, seeking $1 million in damages. In a separate dispute, Beainy sued the property owner of Trump Burger's Kemah location, Archie Patterson, after Patterson evicted him and changed the signage to read 'MAGA Burger.' Beainy's former business partner, Beshara Janho, is also suing him for over $1 million in damages related to another venture. But the most brutal blow has come from Trump himself. In February, the Trump Organization sent a cease-and-desist letter to Beainy, demanding he stop using Trump's name and image, citing potential consumer confusion and unauthorized brand use. The restaurant is not endorsed by Donald Trump, the Trump family, or the Trump Organization. Beainy's immigration court hearing is scheduled for November 18, where a judge will determine whether the green card revocation stands and whether Beainy will be deported.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Trump Burger Co-Founder Detained By ICE, Could Face Deportation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The co-founder of the Trump Burger restaurant chain in Texas faces potential deportation from the United States, after allegedly making inaccurate statements on an immigration application. Roland Beainy, one of the owners of the local burger chain named after President Donald Trump, was notified that he will have his green card revoked over suspected marriage fraud, while embroiled in lawsuits over the company. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson confirmed to Newsweek that Beainy was under investigation and said the government does not tolerate immigration fraud. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not responded to requests for more details on Beainy's immigration case. Newsweek reached out to Trump Burger Tuesday afternoon, with Beainy responding but deferring to his attorney, who is yet to respond with comment. Inset: Roland Beainy. Main: Diners place their orders at the Trump Burger restaurant in Bellville, Texas, on April 19, 2025. Inset: Roland Beainy. Main: Diners place their orders at the Trump Burger restaurant in Bellville, Texas, on April 19, 2025. Facebook/RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images Why It Matters Beainy jointly runs the pro-Donald Trump chain, with four locations in Texas, in support of Trump, who has made it clear that his administration will continue to take a tough stance on immigration enforcement, including the revocation of permanent residency from those who are seen to have committed crimes. What to Know U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) told a woman claiming to be Beainy's wife in East Bernard, Texas, on January 29 that his immigration status granted through an I-130 form, or Petition for Alien Relative, would be revoked. Beainy, a Lebanese national who moved to the U.S. around 2019, has not publicly commented on the reports. Trump Burger posted a meme to its Instagram story Monday showing the president with the words "You're fake news". What Is Trump Burger? Trump Burger is a small fast-food chain with four locations across Texas. It sells Trump-themed food, including the Trump Tower burger and the Melania Crispy Chicken, with Trump impersonators shown serving guests on the company's social media channels. The restaurant is not endorsed by the White House or the Trump Organization, with the Fayette County Record reporting that a cease-and-desist letter was recently sent to the owners asking them to stop using the Trump name and brand, accusing them of misleading the public. When one location opened in Houston in May, it received scathing reviews, with one reviewer saying it "consistent in blandness". People visit and dine at the Trump Burger restaurant in Bellville, Texas, on April 19, 2025. People visit and dine at the Trump Burger restaurant in Bellville, Texas, on April 19, 2025. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/GETTY Who Are the Owners of Trump Burger? Roland Beainy is one of the owners of Trump Burger, with a reported 50 percent share, along with Bart and Dana Blakelock. Beainy had bought his share of the company from Iyad Abuelhawa, also known as Eddie Hawa, who started the original Trump Burger in Bellville. On April 16, Beainy reportedly sued Hawa claiming that he owns half the company, but Hawa countersued saying he never signed an agreement in January. Hawa is seeking $1 million in damages. Who Is Roland Beainy? Beainy is a Lebanese national who is believed to have held a U.S. green card. He describes himself as "the culinary tycoon" on his private Instagram profile. He also faces other lawsuits surrounding his business ventures, per the Record. He reportedly came to the U.S. in 2019 and applied for legal status in 2021 via the woman claiming to be his wife. USCIS is said to have found no lease documents or other evidence that Beainy was married to the woman who filed his immigration application. What People Are Saying A DHS Spokesperson told Newsweek: "The Department of Homeland Security has zero tolerance for immigration fraud, and this individual's claims are baseless. USCIS revoked the petition after evidence, including admissions from the petitioner's own family, exposed his marriage as a sham designed to game the system. "This person has no Green Card, a history of illegal marriages, and an assault charge. DHS is actively pursuing all legal avenues to address this flagrant abuse of our immigration laws." What's Next An immigration court hearing is scheduled for November 18.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Who is Roland Beainy and could the Trump Burger co-owner be deported from Texas?
Roland Beainy, the co-owner of the Trump Burger restaurants in Flatonia and Keman, Texas, is at risk of losing his green card, along with his wife, as per a report by the Fayette County Record. Beainy reported grew up in Lebanon and arrived at the United States in 2019. He claims to own 50% of the Trump Burger restaurant chain, along with Eddie Hawa. Trump Burger is a Texas-based burger chain named after President Trump. (@AzPetrich/X)
