Venezuelan Migrant Influencer Arrested, Claims Persecution in U.S.

Leonel Moreno, known for promoting illegal immigration tactics, faces backlash and possible charges after his arrest.

Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan migrant influencer, was arrested for promoting illegal immigration and squatting tactics in the U.S.
Moreno claims he is being persecuted in the U.S., similar to the persecution he fled from in Venezuela.
Despite facing potential federal firearms charges, Moreno argues his social media activity is protected under the First Amendment.
Moreno's social media fame, including a following of over 500,000 on TikTok, helped authorities locate and arrest him.
Moreno insists the controversial persona in his videos is a character, different from his real-life identity.