Danny Trejo has become embroiled in a political controversy over his involvement in Pawn Shop, an upcoming film produced by conservative media company The Daily Wire. The 82-year-old actor, known for his decades-long career in Hollywood, is facing criticism over the project's immigration enforcement storyline and its association with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. Now, Trejo's son, Gilbert Trejo, has stepped in to defend his father, claiming the veteran star did not fully understand the political affiliations behind the production when he agreed to take part.
Gilbert alleges that his father was unaware of Shapiro's involvement until filming was already underway, raising questions about how much Trejo knew about the project before signing on. With Pawn Shop drawing scrutiny over its portrayal of immigration enforcement, the actor's participation has become a point of contention. His family maintains that Trejo is now in a difficult position because of his contractual obligations, potentially limiting his ability to distance himself from a production that has attracted political criticism.
