Roland Beainy, the owner of a chain of President Trump-themed restaurants in Texas, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in May 2025. The Lebanese-born businessman, who entered the U.S. as a non-immigrant in 2019, has been released on bond and is now facing immigration proceedings.
What Happened
Roland Beainy, a 28-year-old businessman from Lebanon, was arrested by ICE in May 2025 for overstaying his visa. Beainy, who runs a series of President Trump-themed restaurants under the name Trump Burger, was allowed to remain in the U.S. until February 2024 but faced detention for violating immigration terms. ICE officials confirmed his arrest and subsequent release on bond while his immigration case moves forward.
Who Is Roland Beainy
Roland Beainy is the founder and owner of Trump Burger, a fast food chain with locations in Texas. The restaurants, which are themed around former President Donald Trump, feature his likeness and imagery but have no known connections to the president or his business empire, The Trump Organization. Despite the Trump-themed branding, the eateries have a modest reputation, holding a 3-star rating on Yelp.
Beainy, who entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa in 2019, faces legal issues due to his overstay of immigration terms.
Background or Timeline
Beainy arrived in the United States in 2019 under non-immigrant status, with permission to stay until February 2024. In May 2025, ICE detained him for allegedly violating the terms of his visa. He was released on bond in June, and his immigration proceedings are ongoing. Despite the high-profile nature of his business, ICE officials emphasized that his immigration status was unrelated to his business dealings or political affiliation, reaffirming their commitment to upholding immigration laws.
The Trump administration has been particularly focused on cracking down on immigration violations, making the deportation of individuals in the U.S. illegally a central part of their policy agenda.
Public or Social Media Reaction
Trump Burger’s online presence has seen an increase in attention following Beainy’s detention, with many monitoring activity on the business’ Yelp page. While the restaurant chain has not been directly linked to any political agenda or figures beyond its branding, the controversy surrounding its owner has sparked widespread media coverage, with some people questioning the motivations behind the detention.
Official Statement or What Happens Next
In a statement, ICE made it clear that the case had nothing to do with Beainy’s business or his political views. The agency stressed that, under the current administration, its goal is to ensure that immigration laws are enforced impartially, regardless of a person’s status or public profile.
“Under the current administration, ICE is committed to restoring integrity to our nation’s immigration system by holding all individuals accountable who illegally enter the country or overstay the terms of their admission,” ICE officials said.
How to Help
Anyone with concerns about immigration issues or who seeks guidance on legal status can reach out to immigration attorneys or relevant authorities for support and advice.
Closing: This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
