Trump Burger Owner Deported Amid Immigration and Legal Disputes in Texas

Roland Mehrez Beainy, owner of the Trump Burger restaurant chain in Houston, Texas, is embroiled in immigration proceedings that may lead to his deportation. Beainy, 28, originating from Lebanon, initially entered the United States in 2019 with a non-immigrant visitor visa, but failed to exit by the stipulated deadline of February 12, 2024. His arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 16, 2025, triggered a series of legal examinations concerning his immigration status.

An ICE spokesperson clarified that Beainy's arrest followed no legal provisions that could prevent his removal from the country. Subsequent to his arrest, an immigration judge granted his request for bond on June 13, allowing him temporary release while his case remains under deliberation. ICE asserts its commitment to maintain the integrity of the nation's immigration system, acting decisively against individuals who stay beyond their visa terms, regardless of their business ventures or political orientations.

The Trump Burger chain, known for its politically themed branding inspired by Donald Trump, operates four locations across Texas. The Houston branch, recently inaugurated on April 19, stands alongside outlets in Kemah, Bellville, and Flatonia. Despite its political themes, the chain lacks any formal connection to Trump himself and has navigated various legal challenges, such as intellectual property issues with the Trump Organization.

Beyond immigration matters, Beainy has encountered multiple legal disputes related to his business operations. A lawsuit with the landlord of the Kemah location alleges unlawful rebranding, while a separate dispute involves his stake in the company purchased for $65,000, contested by Iyad Abuelhawa, who seeks $1 million in damages for lack of a formal agreement.

Compounding Beainy's immigration proceedings are allegations from the Department of Homeland Security concerning a fraudulent marriage intended to secure a Green Card. The marriage petition, submitted by a woman claimed to be Beainy's spouse, was revoked after findings indicated no substantial evidence of the matrimonial bond, further compounded by admissions from the petitioner’s family acknowledging the marriage's illegitimacy.

As Beainy awaits his upcoming immigration hearing scheduled for November 18 in Houston, the legal complexities surrounding both his immigration status and business dealings unfold. While the Trump Burger establishment garners attention for its bold branding, it remains affected by scrutiny of its proprietor's legal maneuvering. The ICE's stance on Beainy's case underscores robust enforcement of immigration laws irrespective of an individual's business stature or ideological affiliation.