Junior Pena, Brazilian influencer and supporter of Trump, was arrested by ICE agents in New Jersey after missing a court hearing.

A Brazilian influencer known for his outspoken support of Donald Trump and controversial statements about immigrants was arrested in New Jersey by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Pena, who has over 1.3 million followers on TikTok, has been criticized for his claims that all detained immigrants are criminals. A friend stated that the arrest occurred after Pena missed a court hearing, and his lawyer attempted to prevent his transfer to another state. Additionally, Pena has been active on social media, promoting stories of immigrants and criticizing the current administration in Brazil. The statement highlights the negative impact of anti-immigrant policies on the Brazilian community in the U.S., which has seen a record number of deportations in 2025. Brazilian immigrants are facing an atmosphere of fear, adopting survival tactics to avoid attracting the attention of authorities.