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Trump Ally Allegedly Tried Using ICE in Custody Battle

3/21/2026

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Paolo Zampolli, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, allegedly sought help from an ICE official to detain his ex-girlfriend in a custody dispute.
He contacted David Venturella after learning Amanda Ungaro was arrested in Miami on fraud charges.
Reports say he aimed to leverage her detention to gain an advantage in their custody case.
The Department of Homeland Security said deportation resulted from an expired visa, not political influence.

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Story summary

Paolo Zampolli, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, allegedly sought help from an ICE official to detain his ex-girlfriend in a custody dispute.
He contacted David Venturella after learning Amanda Ungaro was arrested in Miami on fraud charges.
Reports say he aimed to leverage her detention to gain an advantage in their custody case.
The Department of Homeland Security said deportation resulted from an expired visa, not political influence.