# Danny Trejo Defends Role in Pro-ICE Film

> Danny Trejo clarifies his role in Ben Shapiro's 'Pawn Shop' film amid controversy.
- Title: Danny Trejo Defends Role in Pro-ICE Film · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Danny Trejo clarifies his role in Ben Shapiro's 'Pawn Shop' film amid controversy. Danny Trejo denies supporting ICE in his film role, stating his job is to…
- Keywords: danny trejo, ben shapiro, daily wire, pawn shop, ice, renée good, montana, filming permits, entertainment, culture, business, Danny
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/danny-trejo-responds-daily-wire-pawn-shop-controversy
- Author: Casey Loving
- Published: 2026-10-10T02:02:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: danny trejo, ben shapiro, daily wire, pawn shop, ice, renée good, montana, filming permits, entertainment, culture, business
## Danny Trejo responds to controversy
Danny Trejo denies supporting ICE in his film role, stating his job is to tell stories.

> i am a proud mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community. i am also obviously pro immigrant. i am not pro ice.
## Film set draws protests
Protests swarmed the Montana set of a film that reportedly dramatizes the January killing of Renée Good.
## Filming permits suspended
Filming permits for 'Pawn Shop' were temporarily suspended as Livingston, Mont., residents claimed they weren’t sufficiently informed about the shoot.
## Shapiro defends production
Ben Shapiro claimed a violation of his first amendment rights after city commissioners halted filming.

> let us be clear: there’s only one reason the city commissioners ruled they were going to stop our production on the street: politics, pure and simple, and they pretty much admitted it.
## Key takeaway

Danny Trejo denies supporting ICE in his film role, stating his job is to tell stories.