According to reports by The New York Times, Paolo Zampolli reached out to federal immigration officials regarding a private legal matter.
Zampolli reportedly requested that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain and deport his former partner, Amanda Ungaro.
The request was made during an ongoing custody battle between Zampolli and Ungaro over their son.
Zampolli, a former modeling agent who introduced the president to Melania Trump, has denied the allegations.
The situation began in June when Zampolli learned Ungaro was held in a Miami jail on workplace fraud charges.
Documentation suggests Zampolli contacted David Venturella, a high-ranking official within ICE, to discuss the situation.
Following the communication, Venturella reportedly contacted ICE's Miami headquarters.
The objective was to ensure federal agents took custody of Ungaro before she could be released on bail.
Reports indicate Venturella characterized Zampolli as a friend of the president during the call to Miami.
This characterization has raised questions regarding the use of personal influence within federal law enforcement agencies.
Ungaro was ultimately taken into federal custody and deported from the United States.
The incident highlights concerns regarding the intersection of personal legal disputes and federal immigration enforcement protocols.
Legal experts are examining the ethics of high-ranking officials acting on behalf of individuals with executive connections.
ICE has not issued a public statement regarding the specific details of the internal communications mentioned.
The case serves as a focal point for discussions about transparency and accountability within the immigration system.
Advocates argue such incidents underscore the potential for administrative processes to be influenced by external parties.
Defenders of agency actions point to the underlying legal status of the individuals involved in such proceedings.
The reported interactions remain a subject of scrutiny as oversight bodies review the conduct of federal personnel.
This story continues to develop as more information becomes available regarding the specific timeline of events.