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WATCH: Pop Star Breaks Down In Tears Over Trump’s Mass Deportations
Selena Gomez made headlines this week after an emotional video surfaced of the pop star breaking down in tears over President Donald Trump’s latest immigration policies. In the since-deleted video, Gomez appeared visibly distraught for those affected by the administration’s deportation efforts.
“I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry. 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,” Gomez said through tears with the Mexican flag emoji appearing on the screen.
Online users argued that the pop star is out of touch with the realities of border security. In another Instagram Story, Gomez wrote, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”
Over the years, the singer, actress, producer, and businesswoman has achieved remarkable success across various fields. Gomez announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco in late 2024. The couple has been together since 2015.
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Gomez has consistently voiced her support for immigration issues and shared her family’s personal struggles with illegal immigration in an op-ed for TIME in October 2019.
“In the 1970s, my aunt crossed the border from Mexico to the United States hidden in the back of a truck. My grandparents followed, and my father was born in Texas soon after. In 1992, I was born a U.S. citizen thanks to their bravery and sacrifice,” Gomez wrote.
“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 added. “But when I read the news headlines or see debates about immigration rage on social media, I feel afraid for those in similar situations. I feel afraid for my country.”
Since taking office on January 20, President Trump has rolled out a series of aggressive immigration enforcement policies aimed at curbing illegal border crossings and addressing longstanding concerns over national security.
Despite the outcry from liberals and celebrities like Gomez, the Trump administration has remained steadfast in its commitment to law and order immigration policies. The White House has stated that these measures are essential to protect American jobs, ensure national security, and restore integrity to the nation’s immigration system.
On his first day in office, Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, deploying troops and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy. The administration also ended the use of Biden’s CBP One app. Under the administration, federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been empowered with expanded authority to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in upholding immigration laws.
The government’s strategy to initiate large-scale deportations targets about 11 million undocumented immigrants, a move that has garnered significant backing.
