Selena Gomez Draws Criticism and Support for Emotional Video About ICE Arrests

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Selena Gomez found herself at the center of controversy after sharing—and subsequently deleting—a heartfelt video on Instagram in which she cried over the plight of immigrants facing deportation in the United States. The 32-year-old actress and singer, whose family has Mexican roots, appeared emotional as she addressed the issue, which she linked to former President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.  

 

 

“All my people are getting attacked, the children,” Gomez said tearfully in the now-deleted video. “I don’t understand. I’m so sorry. I wish I could do something, but I can’t.” Alongside the video, she wrote “I’m sorry” accompanied by a Mexican flag emoji.  

 

Following the post, Gomez added a note to her Instagram Stories, saying, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” However, she quickly deleted this follow-up message, as well.  

 

"Weeping for rapists and murderers!" Piers Morgan gives his take on Selena Gomez's now-deleted video of her crying over the deportation of Mexican people.

"Weeping for rapists and murderers!"

Piers Morgan gives his take on Selena Gomez's now-deleted video of her crying over the deportation of Mexican people.

📺 https://t.co/Ovxm8lItt8@piersmorgan | @JoJoFromJerz pic.twitter.com/NsyVrIMhpR

— Piers Morgan Uncensored (@PiersUncensored) January 27, 2025

 

The posts sparked an intense debate online, with many criticizing Gomez for her public display of emotion. Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren took to X (formerly Twitter) to say, “Certified moron @selenagomez crying for criminal illegal aliens is really something else. This is why we don’t take our political advice from Disney child stars.”  

 

Savanah Hernandez, another political commentator, echoed similar sentiments: “Selena Gomez filmed herself ugly crying about the current mass deportations. Because of course, the out-of-touch celebrity with zero understanding of how dangerous our country has become is crying for the criminals being deported. How pathetic.”  

 

Others questioned Gomez’s timing and actions. One user remarked, “Selena Gomez crying on Instagram isn’t helping a single family facing deportation. If she truly cared about ‘her people,’ where was she before this? She has the money, the platform, and the connections to fund legal aid, advocate for policy reform, or even assist families in navigating the path to legalization. Instead, she waited until it was too late, showing up with empty tears and vague apologies.”  

 

Another comment read, “Selena Gomez is crying because of mass deportations. She says she, ‘Doesn’t know what to do.’ Did she ever cry about the Americans killed by illegals? Of course not.” Others went even further, with one writing, “Selena Gomez shares a video crying about the deportations. You are welcome to leave as well. This also goes for everyone trying to stop mass deportations. No one will miss you!”  

 

Despite the backlash, Gomez did receive some support online. Many users defended her, pointing to her heritage and past efforts to shed light on immigration issues. “How can people be mad at someone with Mexican heritage being heartbroken by how the US treats Latinos? That’s literally her family!” wrote a fan account dedicated to Gomez.

 

Another user commented, “Damn, this is sad. Glad Selena is bringing light to how terrible this is.” Someone else expressed empathy for Gomez, saying, “I understand she’s very empathetic due to her Mexican descent and feels responsible for them. I don’t blame her, as many good people among them came to feed their families.”  

 

This isn’t the first time Gomez has spoken about immigration. In a 2019 op-ed for *Time* magazine, she opened up about her family’s immigration story and the fears she has for those in similar situations. “Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day, and I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance,” she wrote.  

 

That same year, Gomez produced the Netflix documentary *Living Undocumented*, which chronicled the lives of eight immigrant families in the United States. Reflecting on the project, she said, “I cried watching the documentary subjects’ deeply personal journeys,” noting that the film “captured the shame, uncertainty, and fear I saw my own family struggle with.”  

 

While Gomez has yet to comment on the backlash directly, her brief posts—and subsequent removal—have reignited discussions around celebrity activism and the complexities of addressing sensitive social issues in the public eye.  

 

 

Based on a report by NYP 2025-01-29

 

 

[kimothai]

Tears for criminals

[frank83628]

A stupid little girl that probably only listened to anti trump media and now made a fool of herself world wide, probably why it got deleted after an hour.  

[Purdey]

I don't understand. If those deported were rapists and murderers why weren't they picked up from jail instead of home? 

Were any of them tried and found guilty of rape or murder?

Perhaps they were and were on the lam, but the authorities were pretty lucky to guess where they were hiding out. 

[Hawaiian]

"All my

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

 

Selena Gomez found herself at the center of controversy after sharing—and subsequently deleting—a heartfelt video on Instagram in which she cried over the plight of immigrants facing deportation in the United States. The 32-year-old actress and singer, whose family has Mexican roots, appeared emotional as she addressed the issue, which she linked to former President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.  

 

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“All my people are getting attacked, the children,” Gomez said tearfully in the now-deleted video. “I don’t understand. I’m so sorry. I wish I could do something, but I can’t.” Alongside the video, she wrote “I’m sorry” accompanied by a Mexican flag emoji.  

 

Following the post, Gomez added a note to her Instagram Stories, saying, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” However, she quickly deleted this follow-up message, as well.  

 

"Weeping for rapists and murderers!" Piers Morgan gives his take on Selena Gomez's now-deleted video of her crying over the deportation of Mexican people.

 

The posts sparked an intense debate online, with many criticizing Gomez for her public display of emotion. Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren took to X (formerly Twitter) to say, “Certified moron @selenagomez crying for criminal illegal aliens is really something else. This is why we don’t take our political advice from Disney child stars.”  

 

Savanah Hernandez, another political commentator, echoed similar sentiments: “Selena Gomez filmed herself ugly crying about the current mass deportations. Because of course, the out-of-touch celebrity with zero understanding of how dangerous our country has become is crying for the criminals being deported. How pathetic.”  

 

Others questioned Gomez’s timing and actions. One user remarked, “Selena Gomez crying on Instagram isn’t helping a single family facing deportation. If she truly cared about ‘her people,’ where was she before this? She has the money, the platform, and the connections to fund legal aid, advocate for policy reform, or even assist families in navigating the path to legalization. Instead, she waited until it was too late, showing up with empty tears and vague apologies.”  

 

Another comment read, “Selena Gomez is crying because of mass deportations. She says she, ‘Doesn’t know what to do.’ Did she ever cry about the Americans killed by illegals? Of course not.” Others went even further, with one writing, “Selena Gomez shares a video crying about the deportations. You are welcome to leave as well. This also goes for everyone trying to stop mass deportations. No one will miss you!”  

 

Despite the backlash, Gomez did receive some support online. Many users defended her, pointing to her heritage and past efforts to shed light on immigration issues. “How can people be mad at someone with Mexican heritage being heartbroken by how the US treats Latinos? That’s literally her family!” wrote a fan account dedicated to Gomez.

 

Another user commented, “Damn, this is sad. Glad Selena is bringing light to how terrible this is.” Someone else expressed empathy for Gomez, saying, “I understand she’s very empathetic due to her Mexican descent and feels responsible for them. I don’t blame her, as many good people among them came to feed their families.”  

 

This isn’t the first time Gomez has spoken about immigration. In a 2019 op-ed for *Time* magazine, she opened up about her family’s immigration story and the fears she has for those in similar situations. “Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day, and I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance,” she wrote.  

 

That same year, Gomez produced the Netflix documentary *Living Undocumented*, which chronicled the lives of eight immigrant families in the United States. Reflecting on the project, she said, “I cried watching the documentary subjects’ deeply personal journeys,” noting that the film “captured the shame, uncertainty, and fear I saw my own family struggle with.”  

 

While Gomez has yet to comment on the backlash directly, her brief posts—and subsequent removal—have reignited discussions around celebrity activism and the complexities of addressing sensitive social issues in the public eye.  

 

 

Based on a report by NYP 2025-01-29

 

 

"All my people are being attacked."  That says it all. 

[Dave0206]

Lot of presidential pen power just now Kennedy mlk.ect but it's so old no one implicated will be alive.im sure most would rather see epstein files or some concrete proof that some first lady got her visa legitimate "as a model " 

[Tailwagsdog]

23 minutes ago, Purdey said:

I don't understand. If those deported were rapists and murderers why weren't they picked up from jail instead of home? 

Were any of them tried and found guilty of rape or murder?

Perhaps they were and were on the lam, but the authorities were pretty lucky to guess where they were hiding out. 

Well if you watched it live on US television via yutube ya wudda got the full story. Sanctuary cities let these molesters & murderers live in neigborhoods amongst their victims. Americans have had enough, and yes there are good illegals that want to work & raise a family. Maybe they will get a visa, ICE have said so.

[thesetat]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Selena Gomez found herself at the center of controversy after sharing—and subsequently deleting—a heartfelt video on Instagram in which she cried over the plight of immigrants facing deportation in the United States

She is crying over this plight but it is not accurate. They are not immigrants. They are illegal immigrants which means they are breaking the laws for being in the country illegally. So her tears are for an unjust reason. 

Heartfelt video hmph.. She does not even understand what or why these people are being arrested and deported currently.

[mark5335]

Never heard of her.

[JonnyF]

She should team up with Rachel Zegler.

 

Both clueless spoiled celebrity brats. 

 

If she loves "her people" that much she should accompany them back there. But she won't because America gave her everything she has. 

 

Ungrateful little Diva. 

[Yagoda]

Shes not even a Mexican for gods sake. Shes a Texan, third generation.

[Hanaguma]

21 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Shes not even a Mexican for gods sake. Shes a Texan, third generation.

And also half Italian.

If only she would cry for the young girls who are gang raped by cartel animals while being trafficked to the States. Or the women who are sold into sexual slavery. 

[mikeymike100]

Stupid, naive, little, very rich girl, who watches too much CNN!

[JonnyF]

27 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Shes not even a Mexican for gods sake. Shes a Texan, third generation.

 

These rich celebs love the victim narrative. 

[Yagoda]

10 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

And also half Italian.

If only she would cry for the young girls who are gang raped by cartel animals while being trafficked to the States. Or the women who are sold into sexual slavery. 

Those are victims of the heteronormative right wing capitalist pro life patriarchy, we can only solve that problem with unimpeded immigration and immediate citizen ship, abolition of the electoral college and filibuster together with restrictions on hate speech, abolition of the second amendment......

[kimothai]

2 hours ago, mark5335 said:

Never heard of her.

In that case, you are one of the lucky ones. 

[PomPolo]

Another WOKE getting involved in politics when they shouldn't what is the spoiled brat crying for America has made her rich can't have it both ways you spoiled little girl.

[PomPolo]

2 hours ago, mark5335 said:

Never heard of her.

I think she was knobbing Justin Bieber at one point the name rings a bell.

[PomPolo]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Certified moron @selenagomez crying for criminal illegal aliens is really something else

She would be welcome in the UK happens all the time.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Someone else expressed empathy for Gomez, saying, “I understand she’s very empathetic due to her Mexican descent and feels responsible for them. I don’t blame her, as many good people among them came to feed their families.”  

If people can't feed their families why are they having children? No sense of responsibility, IMO. Then they think they can just illegally hop the border and make lotsacash.

Well, it's all backfiring on them now.

 

As for Gomez, she needs to decide if she is an American or a Mexican.

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, mark5335 said:

Never heard of her.

Child star with Disney, so unless you like teen girl movies likely you wouldn't have.

[thaibeachlovers]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Reflecting on the project, she said, “I cried watching the documentary subjects’ deeply personal journeys,” noting that the film “captured the shame, uncertainty, and fear I saw my own family struggle with.”  

Is she saying her own family were illegal immigrants?

As for illegals, how many of them were not in the US voluntarily? Those that chose to cross without permission made their bed, and now having to lie in it. Why do they deserve any sympathy?

[tjintx]

 

"Heartfelt", what passes for critical journalism these days.

 

Could she have used AOC as her muse?

 

[thaibeachlovers]

6 hours ago, Dave0206 said:

Lot of presidential pen power just now Kennedy mlk.ect but it's so old no one implicated will be alive.im sure most would rather see epstein files or some concrete proof that some first lady got her visa legitimate "as a model " 

There is a description for those posters that just have to bring Trump and/ or wife into a post that is nothing to do with Melania ( unless you can prove she crossed the river and braved the razor wire to climb over the wall ), but I'm not allowed to say what it is. You know what I'm talking about though.

[GammaGlobulin]

9 hours ago, kimothai said:

Tears for criminals

 

Tears of a Clown

 

I prefer the music version.

 

 

Gomez should stop acting.

 

[scottiejohn]

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Those are victims of the heteronormative right wing capitalist pro life patriarchy, we can only solve that problem with unimpeded immigration and immediate citizen ship, abolition of the electoral college and filibuster together with restrictions on hate speech, abolition of the second amendment......

I don't think that the above represents the views of your idol Trump!

[proton]

The mental illness of fake compassion and misplaced empathy. Even if they are not serious criminals being illegal is enough for deportation. 

[thecyclist]

10 hours ago, Purdey said:

I don't understand. If those deported were rapists and murderers why weren't they picked up from jail instead of home? 

Were any of them tried and found guilty of rape or murder?

Perhaps they were and were on the lam, but the authorities were pretty lucky to guess where they were hiding out. 

Exactly, a rapist or murderer does time before deportation. Easy : kill somebody in Thailand and see whether they just deport you without any prison time. 

It's pure fascist MAGA propaganda, and it works because the vast majority of Trumpians are uneducated retards. 

 

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

I don't think that the above represents the views of your idol Trump!

It represents the views of your party

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

It represents the views of your party

Jumping to conclusions again?

What party would that be?