Wed Jan 29 13:12:58 UTC 2025: ## Selena Gomez Weeps Over Immigration Policy, Faces Online Backlash
**Los Angeles, CA –** Pop star Selena Gomez’s emotional reaction to President Trump’s immigration policies sparked a firestorm of online debate. A video posted to Gomez’s Instagram Stories, since deleted, showed her visibly upset and expressing her sorrow for affected families. In the video, Gomez stated, “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’ll try everything, I promise,” alongside a Mexican flag.
This display of empathy generated a mixed response. While many supported Gomez, others criticized her reaction, with some even falsely claiming singer Lana Del Rey, a known supporter of Trump, had joined in the criticism. A parody Twitter account falsely attributed a harsh comment to Del Rey, fueling the controversy. Twitter’s Community Notes feature quickly debunked this claim, highlighting the lack of evidence for Del Rey’s involvement.
The online criticism directed at Gomez included comments such as “Deport this clowness” and questioning her identity as an American. Gomez later deleted another Instagram Story, reportedly stating that “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”
Gomez’s advocacy for immigration rights is well-documented, including her production of the 2019 Netflix documentary, *Living Undocumented*, and past interviews where she discussed her family’s own immigration history.
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