{
  "id": 13295711,
  "title": "Danny Trejo Defends Participation in Ben Shapiro’s Pro-ICE Movie: ‘My Job Is to Tell a Story’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/danny-trejo-defends-participation-in-ben-shapiros-pro-ice-movie-my",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T02:02:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/danny-trejo-responds-daily-wire-pawn-shop-controversy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Danny Trejo, who plays a pawn shop owner in a film reportedly depicting the January killing of Renée Good, has defended his participation in the movie. The film, produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend, is described as a \"Pro-ICE\" take on the events and goes by the working title \"Pawn Shop.\" Trejo told TMZ on Friday that he is \"a proud Mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community\" and \"obviously pro-immigrant. I am not pro-ICE.\" He explained that he was drawn to the role because it offers a positive depiction of a Latino character and a veteran. Trejo also plays the owner of the pawn shop, which has been in his character's family for generations and serves as a shelter for an ICE agent who is hiding from unrest caused by immigration enforcement. However, Trejo's decision to take on the role has raised concerns among fans due to the film's reported pro-ICE stance and a scene that resembles the killing of Good. Trejo addressed the controversy on X, repeating his stance that he is a supporter of his community and that he is pro-immigrant, not pro-ICE, adding that his job is to \"tell a story.\"",
  "summary": "\"I am also obviously pro-immigrant,\" the actor adds The post Danny Trejo Defends Participation in Ben Shapiro’s Pro-ICE Movie: ‘My Job Is to Tell a Story’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Danny Trejo defends participation in pro-ICE movie.",
    "Trejo is proud Mexican supporter of immigrant community.",
    "He tells a story, not pro-ICE."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Danny Trejo's defense of his role in the pro-ICE film signals that actors may prioritize character portrayal over a project's perceived politics, potentially shifting industry norms on socially charged content.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}