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Zampolli is alleged to have used his political connections

to request that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

detain his former girlfriend, Amanda Ungaro,

amid a custody battle over their teenage son.

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April 10, 2026 - 03:15 UTC

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Ungaro was subsequently deported to Brazil.

Zampolli has denied asking for her detention,

claiming he only contacted officials to

"understand the process".

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On April 9, 2026,

First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement

denying any knowledge of Zampolli’s personal affairs

or involvement in the ICE matter.

The New York Times
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