Selena Gomez recently shared an emotional video on Instagram, expressing her distress over the recent surge in deportations under President Donald Trump’s administration. In the since-deleted video, Gomez, a proud Mexican-American, tearfully stated, “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.”
The video was posted following reports of nearly 1,000 arrests in a nationwide immigration crackdown, marking a significant increase in deportation activities.
Gomez’s heartfelt message received mixed reactions. Some critics accused her of being out of touch, while others defended her, highlighting her personal connection to the issue due to her family’s immigrant background.
In response to the backlash, Gomez addressed the criticism on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”
This incident underscores the deepening divide in public opinion regarding immigration policies and the role of public figures in advocating for social issues.
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