# Danny Trejo's Donut Shop Closes

> Danny Trejo's Hollywood donut shop closes after lease expires, sparking ICE jokes amid backlash over his 'Pawn Shop' role.
- Title: Danny Trejo's Donut Shop Closes · Complex | Shortify
- Summary: Danny Trejo's Hollywood donut shop closes after lease expires, sparking ICE jokes amid backlash over his 'Pawn Shop' role. Danny Trejo's donut shop closes…
- Keywords: danny trejo, trejos donuts, pawn shop, ice, daily wire, harvey keitel, henry thomas, michael polish, seattle, nfl, culture, music
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/danny-trejo-closes-trejos-donuts-pawn-shop-controversy
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:35:14.582+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: danny trejo, trejos donuts, pawn shop, ice, daily wire, harvey keitel, henry thomas, michael polish, seattle, nfl, culture, music
## Donut Shop Closure
Danny Trejo's Hollywood donut shop closes October 29 after nearly a decade due to expiring lease.
## ICE Jokes Emerge
Social media users flooded closure announcement with ICE jokes referencing Trejo's donut shop.
## Pawn Shop Backlash
Trejo faces backlash over role in Pawn Shop, a 2027 film starring Harvey Keitel and Henry Thomas.
## Trejo's Stance
Trejo says he is pro-immigrant but not pro ICE amid criticism of Pawn Shop role.
## Son's Defense
Trejo's son claims contractual restrictions prevent him from criticizing Pawn Shop production.
## Next Steps
Trejo's Donuts plans new location but has not announced when or where it will open.
## Key takeaway

Danny Trejo's donut shop closes October 29, 2026, as social media jokes about his ICE role in Pawn Shop spark controversy.