Sharing an emotional video about Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies on January 27, 2025, Selena Gomez set off a social media frenzy. Now deleted, the video was posted on her Instagram Story, showing the singer quite upset over the impact of the harsh deportation policy on the Mexican people.
Gomez Breaks Down over Deportations
In the video, Gomez, who is of Mexican descent, broke down in tears while speaking about the government’s deportation efforts. “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 said emotionally. She added a Mexican flag emoji to her caption along with the words, “I’m sorry.”
The video quickly gained attention, reaching over 36 million views across platforms. Fans and followers praised her for speaking out, while some also criticised her stance, leading Gomez to delete the post shortly after.
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Backlash and Gomez’s Response
After the video was removed, Gomez faced online trolling and backlash. However, she took to Instagram once again to share her thoughts on the reaction. “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people,” she wrote, addressing the criticism she received for expressing her concern.
Deportation Operations Under Trump’s Administration
Gomez’s video comes amid the largest deportation operation since Donald Trump returned to office. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just detained 956 people in a nationwide sweep. In addition, the Department of Defense lent military planes to expel over 5,000 detainees. These actions have intensified the debate over immigration reform and human rights.
Gomez’s Long-Standing Advocacy for Immigrant Rights
This heartfelt post is in keeping with Gomez’s longstanding advocacy on behalf of immigrant rights. In 2019 she created the Netflix docuseries ‘Living Undocumented,‘ which focuses on the struggles of undocumented immigrants. She also wrote an op-ed for TIME magazine about her own family’s experience as Mexican immigrants.
Selena Gomez’s emotional plea highlights the personal connection she feels toward the ongoing immigration debate. While the video sparked mixed reactions online, it also underscored her consistent advocacy for marginalised communities, especially immigrants.
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