Selena Gomez’s Now Deleted ICE Raids Video Sparks Controversy and Online Backlash
The emotional response was particularly poignant given her Mexican heritage
Selena Gomez is facing a significant backlash after posting a tearful video on her Instagram regarding the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants under Donald Trump’s administration.
In the now-deleted clip, the 32-year-old singer-turned-entrepreneur, expressed her distress, saying, “All my people are getting attacked… I wish I could do something but I can’t”.
The emotional response was particularly poignant given her Mexican heritage, as she has previously advocated for immigrant rights.
After sharing her heartfelt message, Gomez quickly deleted the video following criticism from conservative commentators. Some accused her of being ungrateful for her success in America, with one user remarking that she should appreciate the opportunities she has received.
In response to the backlash, she posted another message stating, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people,” which she also later removed.
The incident sparked a wide range of reactions online.
Selena Gomez when 300,000+ migrant kids go missing vs Selena Gomez when criminaIs are deported back home: pic.twitter.com/WsFztfwypk
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 27, 2025
I now see why Justin Bieber broke up with Selena Gomez.
— Your Frat Bro Teddy (@LetsRideTeddy) January 27, 2025
Selena Gomez is American.
Her mom is American. Her Mexican father abandoned them. She went from living in this small Texas home to this $5M palace in LA.
She’s a billionaire because of America
Yet she does not consider us “her people”
We are over ungrateful woke victim brain rot pic.twitter.com/LEGmorbYjo— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 27, 2025
when I’m in a making things about myself competition and Selena Gomez is my opponent pic.twitter.com/BSFJACz7YE https://t.co/MfLiwTHer7
— KAI (@ended_everyone) January 27, 2025
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. pic.twitter.com/pgz5cShmfR
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) January 27, 2025
Critics included political figures and right-wing commentators who dismissed her emotional plea. For instance, Tom Homan, a former immigration official under Trump, defended the deportation policies and suggested that those opposed should work through Congress to change the laws.
Meanwhile, many supporters rallied around Gomez, highlighting the importance of empathy in discussions about immigration.
