Migrant influencer Leonel Moreno, who brazenly encouraged illegal immigrants to squat in American homes, has finally faced justice under the Trump administration. And the internet has erupted into laughter.
At a glance:
- Venezuelan migrant Leonel Moreno was deported after promoting illegal squatting tactics to fellow migrants
- He amassed 500,000 TikTok followers while teaching immigrants how to take over American homes
- Moreno bragged about receiving $350 weekly in government benefits while earning $1,000 weekly from viral videos
- He openly mocked taxpayers saying “I didn’t cross the Rio Grande to work like a slave”
- Moreno entered illegally in 2022 through Eagle Pass, Texas before his arrest in Ohio
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Squatter Ringleader
The Trump administration has successfully deported Leonel Moreno, the Venezuelan migrant who gained notoriety for encouraging fellow illegal immigrants to occupy American homes using squatter’s rights laws. His case highlights the ongoing crisis at the southern border where individuals enter illegally only to exploit America’s systems and generosity.
Moreno’s deportation comes after months in custody following his arrest in Ohio, where authorities finally caught up with the self-styled “migrant influencer.” His online videos showed blatant disregard for American property rights and taxpayers who fund the very benefits he boasted about receiving.
From Social Media Fame to Deportation
Before his arrest, Moreno had amassed approximately 500,000 followers on TikTok through videos instructing migrants on how to illegally occupy vacant American homes. His account was eventually shut down, but he continued spreading his message on Facebook and Instagram, showing the difficulty in stopping such harmful content.
“I came to the U.S. to mark my territory,” Moreno boldly claimed in one of his videos, revealing his true intentions.
Moreno regularly flaunted large amounts of cash while revealing he received $350 weekly in government handouts for his family. He additionally boasted about earning up to $1,000 weekly from his viral videos, all while mocking law-abiding immigrants who chose to work legitimate jobs.
Border Crisis Implications
Moreno’s case exemplifies the consequences of weak border policies that have allowed millions to enter illegally since 2021. He entered through Eagle Pass, Texas in 2022 under the border parole system, highlighting vulnerabilities that continue to be exploited by those with ill intentions toward American communities.
The deportation faced significant hurdles as Venezuela initially refused to accept deportation flights, demonstrating the international complications that arise when trying to enforce immigration laws. A federal judge had ordered Moreno’s deportation in September, but carrying out the order proved challenging until the Trump administration secured his removal.
Only sickos are sad that a man like this has been deported.
