Controversial Custody Case: Trump Ally Leverages ICE to Detain Ex's Mother

A Trump-connected businessman used his influence to pressure ICE into detaining the mother of his child during a custody dispute. This raises ethical concerns about the politicization of immigration enforcement.
In a stunning revelation, it has come to light that Paolo Zampolli, a former modeling agent and a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, leveraged his connections to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in an attempt to detain the mother of his child during a custody battle.
The case, which has been described as a troubling example of the politicization of immigration enforcement, began when Zampolli found himself in a contentious custody dispute with the mother of his young son. According to documents obtained by The New York Times, Zampolli reached out to a senior ICE official, Corey Price, and asked him to have the woman detained.
Shockingly, Price agreed to Zampolli's request, setting in motion a series of events that ultimately led to the woman's detention by ICE agents. This occurred despite the fact that the woman, who was not identified in the report, was not the subject of any immigration enforcement proceedings and had no known criminal record.
The case has raised serious concerns about the potential abuse of power and the blurring of the line between personal interests and the enforcement of immigration laws. Critics argue that Zampolli's ability to leverage his connections to ICE for his own benefit highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability within the agency.
Source: The New York Times


