Trump's Friend Asked ICE to Deport Ex-Girlfriend for Child Custody

Trump's Friend Asked ICE to Deport Ex-Girlfriend

A longtime friend of US President Donald Trump, Paolo Zampolli, requested the detention of his ex-girlfriend Amanda Ungaro by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a custody dispute over their teenage son. The incident occurred in June 2025 after Ungaro was arrested on fraud charges in Miami.

Zampolli, a former modeling agent and special White House envoy, contacted ICE officials to argue that Ungaro, who was in US custody, should be held until her visa expired. He claimed his request was not for special treatment but for an explanation of the legal process.

However, sources suggested that Zampolli's political connections may have influenced ICE's decision to detain Ungaro. Despite ICE stating that her deportation was based on immigration laws and not political motives, Ungaro's lawyer argued the detention was unlawful.

In the end, Ungaro was deported to Brazil, where she and her son are still working to regain custody of their child. The case has raised questions about the involvement of political figures in immigration matters.