He Mocked America, Flaunted Free Cash, and Told Illegals to Steal—Now He’s Paying The Ultimate Price

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A Venezuelan migrant who flaunted U.S. benefits and urged others to illegally occupy homes has finally been deported. His dramatic exit drew backlash from both Americans and his fellow countrymen.

Key Facts:

  • Leonel Moreno illegally crossed into Texas in April 2022 and was arrested in Ohio in March 2024.
  • He gained notoriety for viral TikTok videos flaunting U.S. handouts and encouraging migrants to “invade abandoned houses.”
  • A judge ordered his deportation in October 2023, but Venezuela had suspended deportation flights.
  • He was deported after President Trump resumed flights to Venezuela in early 2025.
  • Fellow passengers on the deportation flight reportedly demanded he be separated due to his disruptive behavior.

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The Rest of The Story:

Leonel Moreno became infamous for flaunting U.S. government benefits and mocking American laws.

In viral TikToks, he boasted about receiving handouts, avoiding work, and exploiting loopholes in the immigration system.

One clip showed him waving $100 bills, declaring he didn’t come to America to “work like a slave.”

After sneaking into Texas in 2022, Moreno was released into the country but ignored mandatory check-ins with ICE.

He was eventually tracked down and arrested in Gahanna, Ohio.

An immigration judge ordered his removal in October 2023, but Venezuela had stopped accepting deportation flights—until President Trump took office and resumed them.

Once onboard the flight to Venezuela, Moreno allegedly caused a disturbance that led to him being separated from other passengers.

Upon arrival, he gave a thumbs-up while being escorted off the plane.

Despite claiming he was persecuted and misunderstood, his actions told a very different story.

Commentary:

Moreno is exactly the type of individual we should be sending back—someone who flaunts the rules, mocks American generosity, and encourages others to steal what isn’t theirs.

He exploited a broken system and showed zero remorse.

His behavior wasn’t just offensive; it was dangerous.

Encouraging others to break into abandoned homes invites chaos, lawlessness, and direct threats to American property rights.

It’s a slap in the face to every citizen who works hard and follows the law.

The fact that Venezuelan officials “welcomed” him back means little.

What’s more telling is that his fellow deportees wanted him out of their sight.

Even they seemed fed up with his arrogance.

Using a child born on U.S. soil to boost his social media profile, while simultaneously ridiculing the country that provided his wife with free medical care, shows the level of cynicism we’re dealing with.

He didn’t want asylum—he wanted a free ride.

Moreno’s story is a case study in what happens when border policies are loose and consequences are delayed.

It’s encouraging to see steps being taken to fix it.

His removal sends a message: if you come here to abuse the system, you will be sent home.

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The Bottom Line:

Leonel Moreno gamed the system, mocked U.S. laws, and spread his toxic message online.

His deportation was long overdue.

Americans are right to be outraged—and so are Venezuelans who had to share a flight with him.

This is the kind of enforcement that should have happened years ago.

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