Danny Trejo, who sparked backlash after it was revealed he’d be starring in the pro-ICE movie “Pawn Shop” from Ben Shapiro’s production company, Daily Wire, had “never heard” of the conservative political commentator and is contractually unable to say anything negative about Shapiro — or the project — his son, Gilbert Trejo, said.
\n\nGilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics. He began by saying that only two weeks into shooting the project did any of the cast learn that Shapiro was involved, and that this father “has never heard of Ben Shapiro.” “I had to explain to him who that is, and what kind of guy he is,” wrote Gilbert.
\n\nHe went on to write that Danny is unable to “badmouth” Shapiro or the film contractually. He also can’t “walk away without being sued for breach of contract. He couldn’t even release the statement he wanted to.” (Danny had previously told TMZ that he is a “proud Mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community. I am also obviously pro-immigrant. I…
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