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Chipotle Disavows Ties to Bill Ackman After $10,000 Gift to ICE Agent’s Defense Fund

The company corrected viral posts that miscast Ackman as an owner, noting his fund exited in 2025.

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William 'Bill' Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management LP, testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging during a hearing on the pricing practices of Valeant Pharmaceuticals in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2016.
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Overview

  • Ackman confirmed donating $10,000 to a GoFundMe for ICE agent Jonathan Ross and said he views it as support for legal defense and the presumption of innocence.
  • He said he also tried to contribute to a fundraiser for Renee Nicole Good’s family but found it closed after reaching its goal.
  • GoFundMe said its Trust and Safety team is reviewing the Ross fundraiser and that all money remains with payment processors during the review.
  • The Ross campaign had raised roughly $600,000 to $700,000 as of Wednesday, with Ackman listed as a top donor.
  • The Jan. 7 shooting in Minneapolis continues to fuel protests, with the Department of Homeland Security defending the agent’s self‑defense claim and local officials disputing that account.