• A Texas “Trump Burger” owner faces deportation despite his public support for President Trump.
• ICE says Roland Mehrez Beainy overstayed his visa and has no legal grounds to remain.
• The arrest comes just weeks before his fourth Trump Burger location opened in Houston.

HOUSTON, TX (TDR) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump is defending the arrest of Roland Mehrez Beainy, the owner of four Trump Burger restaurants, in what critics are calling a particularly stark enforcement move.

The Texas-based chain, known for its Trump-themed branding — including “Trump Was Right About Everything” banners and buns emblazoned with the former president’s name — has recently been in the spotlight after ICE confirmed Beainy’s detention. According to ICE, Beainy overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. in 2019, and “does not have any immigration benefits that prevented his arrest or removal.”

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The case has stirred attention not only because of Beainy’s brand alignment with Trump, but also due to the timing of his arrest — mere weeks before his newest Houston location opened. An Eater profile in January credited the expansion to high demand, with customers traveling over an hour to dine at the original Bellville restaurant.

Houston’s KHOU 11 reported that Beainy, 28, remains in custody without bond while awaiting immigration proceedings. ICE’s statement emphasized that the agency would “hold everyone accountable regardless of what restaurant you own [or] political beliefs you might have.”

A 2022 article noted Beainy was born in the U.S., moved to Lebanon as a child, and later returned. Still, ICE’s position underscores a broader policy trend in which the administration has pursued strict visa enforcement even in industries that the president has pledged to protect.

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The Trump Burger case has reignited debate over whether immigration enforcement should make exceptions for small business owners who contribute to local economies, particularly those who openly support the president’s agenda. Critics argue it risks alienating Trump’s political base, while supporters counter that it affirms his administration’s commitment to equal application of immigration law.

For now, Beainy’s fate will be determined by immigration courts, even as his restaurants continue serving customers under the shadow of an uncertain future.

Will the president’s own supporters become collateral damage in his uncompromising immigration agenda?

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