Trump Burger Chain Co-Owner Faces Deportation

Roland Maes Beanie, the co-owner of a Texas-based Trump-branded burger chain, is now facing possible deportation. Allegations from Lebanese citizens claim he overstayed his visa, engaged in fraudulent marriages, and has a criminal record that includes assault charges.

Beanie, 28, originally entered the U.S. as a non-immigrant visitor in 2019, but her visa expired in February 2024, leaving her in the country unlawfully. She operates several Trump Burger restaurants across Texas, including locations in Houston, Bellville, Flatnier, and Kema. While she opened her first restaurant in Belleville in 2020, local sources indicate she was never authorized to use Trump’s name or branding. Earlier this year, the Trump organization issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Belleville site.

Government officials have stated that Beanie’s political connections won’t shield her from the current administration’s tough stance on illegal immigration.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson remarked that despite misleading claims, Beanie does not possess any immigrant benefits that could prevent her removal from the U.S. They emphasized that under current policy, ICE is focused on upholding the integrity of the immigration system, ensuring that everyone who violates entry conditions faces consequences, regardless of their affiliations.

The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly revoked Beanie’s immigration petition after her family members confirmed her marriage was fraudulent, allegedly intended to exploit the system. A DHS representative confirmed the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards immigration fraud, citing Beanie’s lack of a green card and the allegations of assault as factors in the case.

Beanie has denied all the accusations, calling them “not true.” She was arrested by ICE in May but was granted a bond in June, while her deportation case continues to make its way through the courts.

There have been additional controversies surrounding the Trump Burger brand throughout this year. In February, legal representatives for the Trump organization accused Trump Burger of misleading customers into believing there was a connection with Trump’s brand. A cease-and-desist letter highlighted the brand’s infringement on the Trump organization’s established intellectual property, demanding cessation of brand usage and a thorough accounting of generated revenues.

Further complications arose in June when Beanie initiated a lawsuit against her landlord, Archie Patterson Kema, who has claimed that Beanie owes him money.

As of now, there’s been no comment from Beanie’s attorney regarding these ongoing legal matters.