Selena Gomez Deletes Video of Herself Crying Over ICE Arrests Amid Backlash: ‘Apparently It’s Not OK to Show Empathy for People’

Selena Gomez initially shared a deeply felt video of herself weeping due to the deportation of undocumented immigrants by ICE officials, leading to criticism from conservative circles on social media.

Gomez expressed her deep apologies in a video she shared on Instagram yesterday, stating that innocent people, particularly children, are being targeted. She confessed her confusion and sincerely apologized as she feels helpless. She wishes she could do something but is unsure what steps to take. However, she vowed to exhaust every possible solution.

Multiple traditional pundits have taken issue with Gomez for sharing a tearful message about undocumented immigrants being expelled from the U.S., which she later removed and followed up on her Instagram Stories with, “It seems compassion for others is not acceptable.

Selena Gomez expresses her emotions on Instagram Stories about the forced removal of Mexican individuals, particularly children: ‘I’m deeply concerned and saddened by this situation. I wish there was more I could do, but for now, I’m at a loss. Rest assured, I will explore every possible solution; I promise to help in any way I can.’

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 27, 2025

Conservative TV personality Tomi Lahren shared a video criticizing Gomez, labeling her as “undeniably unintelligent.” In the caption, she expressed, “Here’s another reason why we should refrain from seeking political guidance from former Disney child stars.

Following President Trump’s inauguration, his administration has been focusing intensely on strengthening immigration enforcement actions, aiming to expel undocumented individuals from our nation. Yesterday, ICE announced an astounding 956 arrests and 554 detainers were issued in a single day. This significant action underscores the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws rigorously.

Previously, Gomez has voiced her disagreements with the Trump campaign. In an interview with EbMaster during the L.A. premiere of her Oscar-nominated musical “Emilia Perez” in October, she stated that she wanted to support her community, saying, “I stand by my people.” These comments were made in response to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist remarks towards Puerto Rico at a Trump rally in New York.

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2025-01-27 23:16