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Selena Gomez Faces Backlash After Emotional Immigration Video

Selena Gomez's emotional Instagram video expressing empathy for deportees sparks both support and criticism amid ongoing ICE raids under Trump administration.

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  1. Selena Gomez cries in video reacting to Donald Trump's immigration orders: 'I'm so sorry'

    Selena Gomez's heartfelt response to the immigration crisis underscores her deep concern for vulnerable communities who are being unjustly targeted and mistreated under the current administration.

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  2. Selena Gomez deletes video of herself crying over Trump admin ICE arrests

    Gomez's emotional response highlights a deep frustration with the ongoing harsh immigration measures, reflecting her belief in the necessity of empathy and compassion for those affected by current policies.

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  3. Selena Gomez Deletes IG Video of Herself Sobbing Over Illegals Being Deported After Backlash

    The backlash against Selena Gomez highlights a troubling disconnect between celebrity empathy and the harsh realities of crime in America, prompting many to question her priorities and the timing of her emotional response.

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  4. Selena Gomez faces MAGA backlash for tear-filled deportation message

    Selena Gomez's emotional appeal to highlight the plight of deported immigrants reflects a genuine concern for empathy that clashes sharply with the largely supportive sentiment among Americans towards Trump's mass deportation policies.

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  5. Selena Gomez Blubbers Over Deportations From Her Hollywood Mansion

    Gomez's emotional display comes across as insincere and performative, especially since she quickly deleted the video in the face of criticism, revealing a lack of genuine commitment to the cause she claims to support.

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Updated: Jan 27th, 2025, 11:01 PM ET

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Selena Gomez shared a now-deleted video on Instagram addressing recent ICE arrests and expressing sympathy for deportees, particularly children, stating, "All my people are getting attacked." Her emotional plea drew backlash from some conservative commentators, labeling it as exaggerated. Trump’s administration, represented by Tom Homan, defended its immigration policies, claiming they benefit the nation. Gomez's history of advocating for immigration issues includes her production of the docuseries 'Living Undocumented.' Despite criticism, some praised her for showing empathy, emphasizing the ongoing national discussion about the treatment of immigrants and the influence of celebrities in political discourse.


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