A video released recently shows the alleged assault incident involving a Canadian woman and a teenage girl in New Jersey. This occurred on a boardwalk where the teenager and her friends were approached due to their clothing featuring the words “Trump” and “ICE.” The woman, Kaitlyn Tracey, is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody awaiting removal proceedings.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared the video and identified Tracey as a “Maple Leaf Menace.” DHS stated she is an illegal immigrant who committed assault, adding that she overstayed her visa after entering the U.S. on April 14, 2024. Her visa expired on September 6, 2024, but she remained in the country.
The video shows Tracey approaching the girl, striking her, and then walking away. The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department assisted in transferring Tracey to ICE custody. She faces charges of assault and child endangerment.
A spokesperson for DHS stated, “This illegal alien who assaulted a teenager has no business being in our country.”
Matthew Geroni, who claims to be Tracey’s husband, countered the accusations, saying the situation has been exaggerated due to online attention. He mentioned, “This whole situation has been blown out of proportion.”
According to a probable cause affidavit, the teenage victim and friends were criticized by Tracey for their pro-Trump and ICE attire. The affidavit indicates Tracey physically assaulted the victim during this encounter.
Police tried to stop Tracey, but she refused to cooperate and was later identified using her social media and passport records. Her husband, Geroni, sought legal help online but faced challenges.
Geroni initiated a GoFundMe campaign to finance Tracey’s legal defense, which was later taken down. GoFundMe clarified the removal, citing a ban on fundraisers for violent crimes defense.
The case received attention from Capitol Hill following DHS’s video release. Representative Riley Moore commented on the situation, acknowledging Tracey’s imminent return to Canada.
Tracey’s attorney, Francis R. Hodgson, declined to discuss the case, and court documents indicate that Tracey is scheduled for an Ocean County Superior Court appearance on August 4.
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