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Drag Race Alum Xunami Muse Relocates to Panama as DACA Uncertainty Grows

Her decision underscores the precarious position of DACA recipients facing intensified ICE raids under President Trump’s second term.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Queen Xunami Muse joina seniors for Cardio Soul dance class at Los Angeles LGBT Center WeHo on August 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for MTV)

Overview

  • Xunami Muse confirmed in mid-July that she has officially moved back to Panama to reconnect with her family and embrace new opportunities abroad.
  • The season 16 standout will continue touring with the House of Aja collective, launching European dates in Glasgow on August 6 and heading to Australia in November.
  • She has credited Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals—established in 2012 under President Obama—with enabling her to work legally and compete on Drag Race.
  • Recent ICE arrests of undocumented immigrants have risen sharply under President Trump’s administration, heightening fears among DACA beneficiaries about their legal status.
  • By repatriating, Xunami is drawing attention to the fragility of DACA protections and elevating the visibility of undocumented LGBTQ+ performers on international stages.