Trump-Loving Restaurant Turns On Him After ICE Arrest, Takes Swipe at POTUS’ Marriage

Trump Burger has turned against its namesake.


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Trump Burger, the pro-Trump restaurant based in Texas, has posted some jaw-dropping videos of late, making fun of their purported hero for everything from his relationship to his wife Melania to ICE raids.

Based in Texas, the restaurant’s website describes it as “a patriotic haven for burger lovers, located in Bellville, TX… The restaurant pays homage to one of history’s greatest leaders with decor and merchandise supporting President Trump, creating a unique and lively atmosphere.”

However, things have taken a turn this year, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. That includes the arrests of both founders, Roland Beainy and Iyad Abuelhawa, on immigration charges earlier this year.

“It’s an untold story with subplots involving a vaccine scam and a murder-for-hire scheme,” the newspaper said. “It’s one of clever branding that meets a moment, of what we as a society require for legitimacy. And it’s a quintessentially American saga.”

Per The Daily Beast, Trump Burger has taken to posting social posts making fun of their erstwhile hero. A Trump impersonator is featured, making fun of everything from Melania Trump’s frequent absences from the White House and ICE itself.

 

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“Everyone keeps asking me where Melania is,” the Trump impersonator says. “To tell you the truth: Melania’s home alone again. That’s right. Absolutely. Beautiful woman: smiles, doesn’t say too much. Only problem is: she won’t hold my hand in public!”

 

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Another recent video pokes fun of ICE raids, like the one that targeted the company itself, and features a “cook” running away from the restaurant and hiding in the back of a truck.

The Trump Burger tale is a complex one, complete with lots of lawsuits.

“Beainy, Abuelhawa and several others involved in the Trump Burgers around Houston are embroiled in several lawsuits and countersuits over a smattering of allegations, including a contested lease addendum, failure to pay rent, a baseless eviction, a bought but never-transferred liquor license, breach of contract, false representations and “commandeering … business operations,” The Houston Chronicle article stated.

Trump Burger is also not to be confused with a different Trump Burger that is served at Trump’s golf courses.

 

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Stephen Silver
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