Haitian Gang Member Who Yelled 'Biden Forever' During Arrest Deported

Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, a Haitian gang member and illegal immigrant who gained notoriety for shouting "Biden forever" during his arrest, has been deported to Haiti. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the deportation occurred on an ICE flight originating from Louisiana.

Charles was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts on January 22, 2025, shortly after former President Donald Trump returned to the White House. During his arrest, which was captured by news cameras, Charles defiantly stated, "I’m not going back to Haiti" and expressed support for then-President Biden.

According to DHS, Charles is a member of the Back Block Money Gang and has accumulated 17 criminal convictions. His record includes charges such as assault and battery on a public employee, resisting arrest, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and drug trafficking offenses.

Charles remained in federal custody for approximately 19 months as his immigration case progressed. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on November 7, 2025. DHS publicly announced Charles' deportation after details of his removal, including the viral video, became known.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that Charles had a significant criminal record and credited the Trump administration with his removal. "Once again: if you’re here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and remove you from the United States of America," Mullin said.

Charles had originally been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in February 2013 under the Obama administration and entered the U.S. in July of that year. His TPS was terminated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in July 2022.

A White House spokesperson commented on the deportation, stating that Charles was allowed to enter the country with TPS and that "Thanks to the Trump administration, he is now off our streets and back in Haiti."

DHS also shared an image of Charles aboard the deportation flight, where he reportedly made profane and threatening remarks about President Trump and his family. Charles was officially deported on September 10, 2026.