Selena Gomez, the globally celebrated singer and actor, recently broke down in tears following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants. The star expressed her deep sorrow and helplessness in a heartfelt video shared on Instagram Stories, which was subsequently deleted.
Selena’s Emotional Video
In the video, Selena appeared at home, dressed in a simple black outfit, as she candidly expressed her emotions. “I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children. I don’t understand. I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise,” said the visibly emotional singer.
Selena Gomez bursts into tears over Donald Trump’s immigration law against Mexicans and Latinos in the US. pic.twitter.com/BuPidfBqFa
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Adding a personal touch to her message, Selena included the words “I’m sorry” along with a Mexican flag emoji. While the original video was removed soon after it was posted, a fan page on X (formerly Twitter) preserved and shared the clip, sparking widespread conversation online.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
The video elicited mixed responses from fans and social media users. While many admired her empathy and bravery for speaking out, others criticized her for what they perceived as performative activism or misdirected sentiment.
One user commented, “It’s not Trump’s immigration law against Mexicans and Latinos. It is U.S. law against people that enter the country illegally.” Another wrote, “Her people? She is an American…her ‘people’ are American Citizens. If she wants to be a Mexican…then go live amongst ‘your people.’”
Some even questioned the selectivity of her outrage, with a comment reading, “Selectively picking which immigration tragedy upsets you is performative.”
Selena Addresses the Backlash
In response to the criticism, Selena posted another note on her Instagram Stories, defending her stance. She wrote, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” However, similar to her earlier video, this post was also deleted shortly after.
Selena’s History of Advocacy
Selena Gomez has long been vocal about immigration issues, making this emotional outburst consistent with her advocacy work. In 2019, she produced a Netflix documentary titled Living Undocumented, which highlighted the struggles of eight undocumented families living in the United States during the Trump administration.
Through this series, Selena shed light on the human side of immigration policies, aiming to foster understanding and empathy for undocumented immigrants. Her recent comments serve as a continuation of her efforts to bring attention to this pressing issue.
Selena Gomez’s Emotional Response
Selena Gomez’s emotional response has once again highlighted the divisive nature of immigration policies and public reactions. While some applaud her for showing compassion and courage, others view her stance as misguided or overly emotional.
This episode underscores the challenges celebrities face when they choose to voice their opinions on socio-political issues, often walking a tightrope between support and backlash.
