Trump Burger Restaurant Owner Faces Deportation Action
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The owner of a chain of Trump Burger restaurants, Roland Beainy, is in hot water as he is now facing deportation proceedings. Beainy, a Lebanese immigrant, is accused of immigration fraud and overstaying his visa in the USA. This news comes amidst the Trump administration’s increased efforts to crack down on immigration violations.
Beainy, aged 28, first opened a Trump Burger restaurant in Bellville, Texas back in 2020, with subsequent locations following later. The eateries are known for their themes honouring President Donald Trump, featuring MAGA memorabilia and pictures of the president, although they have no official ties to Trump himself. The menu boasts a signature ‘Trump Burger’, comprising an eight-ounce Angus beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayonnaise, and homemade BBQ sauce. Additionally, a ‘Trump Tower’ double burger is also offered to customers.
Despite his outward support for President Trump, Beainy’s immigration status came under scrutiny when he was arrested earlier this year for allegedly overstaying his visa. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a statement clarifying that Beainy, as a Lebanese national, entered the USA in 2019 as a non-immigrant visitor but failed to leave by the stipulated deadline in 2024. Consequently, Beainy was detained on May 16, 2025, and placed in immigration proceedings. An immigration judge later granted him bond while his case progresses.
The legal drama surrounding Beainy further unfolds as he now faces allegations of immigration fraud. Local newspaper, The Fayette County Record, reported that Beainy is being investigated by ICE for allegedly attempting to obtain legal status through a fraudulent marriage claim. Authorities claim that evidence suggests the marriage was a sham, as the couple in question supposedly never cohabited. As a result, in January 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revoked Beainy’s claim based on insufficient evidence.
A scheduled immigration hearing on November 18 will determine Beainy’s fate in the USA. When approached for further comments, Beainy’s legal representatives reserved their response. However, Beainy himself refuted the accusations, claiming that most of the allegations are unfounded. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also weighed in, confirming the allegations against Beainy and asserting that appropriate legal actions are being pursued to address the purported abuse of immigration laws.
As the legal battle continues, Beainy’s future in the country remains uncertain. The evolving details of his case serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by immigrants navigating the stringent US immigration system. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.