MIAMI, FLORIDA — In a development that many have described as the ultimate political irony, Junior Pena, a well-known influencer and a vocal proponent of the MAGA movement’s immigration policies, has found himself on the receiving end of the very system he championed.

Pena, who built a significant following by praising the efficiency of ICE and the necessity of mass deportations, was recently detained by federal agents and now faces his own deportation proceedings.

The image of Pena, dressed in a black t-shirt and his signature red “Make America Great Again” hat while being led away in handcuffs by ICE officers, has sparked a firestorm of debate across the political spectrum.

Critics points to the “Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party” trope, suggesting that Pena never expected the policies he supported to apply to someone like him. Meanwhile, his supporters argue that he is being unfairly targeted for his political beliefs.

Regardless of the perspective, Pena’s situation serves as a stark illustration of the impersonal nature of immigration law—a system that operates on documentation and legal status rather than ideological alignment or social media influence.