Overview
- On October 31, the Mexican actor shared Instagram photos and video of an optical-illusion costume that made it look like U.S. President Donald Trump was carrying him.
- The post drew heavy engagement with a mix of praise and criticism, including jokes about visa cancellation, and reports noted no official repercussions.
- Coverage cast the costume as political satire referencing immigration policies and their impact on Latino communities.
- Outlets linked the stunt to Derbez's earlier activism during Los Angeles ICE operations in 2025, including his message, “No somos criminales. Somos seres humanos.”
- The Halloween moment also featured his wife, Alessandra Rosaldo, dressed as Toy Story’s Jessie, and Derbez joked about men choosing goofy costumes versus women aiming for glamorous looks.