Selena Gomez posts, quickly deletes video crying about Trump's ICE deportations and displaying Mexican flag
Selena Gomez posts, quickly deletes video crying about Trump's ICE deportations and displaying Mexican flag
Actress and singer Selena Gomez recently shared, then deleted, an emotional video addressing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations under President Donald Trump's second term. During the first weekend of his renewed presidency, ICE conducted nationwide operations, apprehending over 1,200 undocumented immigrants with criminal charges or convictions in the United States.
In the now-deleted Instagram story, the "Only Murders in the Building" star appeared tearful, expressing sorrow and frustration. Captioned with "I’m sorry" and a Mexican flag emoji, Gomez said, "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." She later deleted the video and posted another story, also removed, with the caption, "Apparently it’s not okay to show empathy for people."
Her post drew mixed reactions, including criticism on social media. Talk show host Piers Morgan mocked her, calling it "a new level of absurd celebrity narcissism." However, Gomez’s stance on immigration issues is not new. She executive produced Living Undocumented, a Netflix documentary series highlighting stories of undocumented immigrants.
In a 2019 Time Magazine interview, Gomez reflected on her family's immigrant roots. Her aunt crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the 1970s, hidden in the back of a truck, followed by her grandparents. Her father was born in Texas, and Gomez became a U.S. citizen in 1992.
"Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day," she shared. "I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance. But when I see news headlines or social media debates about immigration, I feel afraid for those in similar situations. I feel afraid for my country."
Gomez’s emotional post reflects her long-standing advocacy for immigration reform and her personal connection to the issue.
Actress and singer Selena Gomez recently shared, then deleted, an emotional video addressing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations under President Donald Trump's second term. During the first weekend of his renewed presidency, ICE conducted nationwide operations, apprehending over 1,200 undocumented immigrants with criminal charges or convictions in the United States.
In the now-deleted Instagram story, the "Only Murders in the Building" star appeared tearful, expressing sorrow and frustration. Captioned with "I’m sorry" and a Mexican flag emoji, Gomez said, "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." She later deleted the video and posted another story, also removed, with the caption, "Apparently it’s not okay to show empathy for people."
Her post drew mixed reactions, including criticism on social media. Talk show host Piers Morgan mocked her, calling it "a new level of absurd celebrity narcissism." However, Gomez’s stance on immigration issues is not new. She executive produced Living Undocumented, a Netflix documentary series highlighting stories of undocumented immigrants.
In a 2019 Time Magazine interview, Gomez reflected on her family's immigrant roots. Her aunt crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the 1970s, hidden in the back of a truck, followed by her grandparents. Her father was born in Texas, and Gomez became a U.S. citizen in 1992.
"Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day," she shared. "I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance. But when I see news headlines or social media debates about immigration, I feel afraid for those in similar situations. I feel afraid for my country."
Gomez’s emotional post reflects her long-standing advocacy for immigration reform and her personal connection to the issue.
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