Trump Ally Paolo Zampolli Uses Influence to Deport Ex-Girlfriend Amanda Ungaro
Key Takeaways
- Amanda Ungaro, Brazilian model, was deported from the United States amid a custody dispute.
- Paolo Zampolli, Trump ally and White House envoy, is accused of influencing immigration authorities.
- Deportation is tied to Amanda Ungaro's custody bid for their teenage son.
ICE Detention and Deportation
Amanda Ungaro was detained and deported after Zampolli allegedly used his influence.
“A transatlantic custody dispute has erupted into a political controversy, with explosive claims that a well-connected Trump ally may have influenced immigration enforcement to detain his former partner”
She was arrested over alleged fraud charges she denied.

Her most recent US visa had expired in 2019.
Zampolli contacted a senior ICE official, with the case described as important to someone close to the White House.
DHS rejected claims of political interference.
Custody Battle and Allegations
Ungaro alleged her immigration status was used as leverage in a custody battle.
She described harsh detention conditions.

Zampolli denied requesting special treatment.
Labour Minister Tahmina Akhter pledged an immediate government investigation.
Supply Chain Under Scrutiny
Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands.
“A Brazilian model has alleged she was detained and deported from the United States after a request linked to a close associate of US President Donald Trump”
Both companies said they were deeply saddened by the deaths.
Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.
Clean Clothes Campaign spokesperson said the audit system was fundamentally broken.
The Dhaka Tribune reported that Rahman was being questioned about allegations that the factory's emergency exits had been welded shut.
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