Wed Jan 29 14:02:36 UTC 2025: ## GOP Candidate Questions Selena Gomez’s Tears Over Deportations

**NEW YORK, NY** – Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy after questioning the authenticity of a video showing singer Selena Gomez crying over the deportation of Mexican immigrants under the Trump administration. In a recent podcast appearance with Adin Ross, Ramaswamy shared a clip of the conversation on Twitter, stating that Gomez’s emotional display “didn’t strike me as real.”

Ramaswamy suggested the video, since deleted by Gomez, was likely re-recorded multiple times and questioned Gomez’s age, implying it might affect the sincerity of her emotional response. He stated, “It’s one thing to be self-to-camera, but I didn’t buy it.”

The video showed Gomez, visibly distraught, expressing sorrow for the plight of immigrant children and families being deported. She 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.” Following the deletion of the video, Gomez posted on Instagram Stories, stating, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”

Gomez, who is of Mexican descent and has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights, produced the 2019 Netflix documentary “Living Undocumented,” which highlighted the struggles of undocumented families in the U.S. Her emotional response to the deportations resonated with many, but also drew criticism from those who questioned its authenticity.

Ramaswamy’s comments have been met with mixed reactions. While some supported his skepticism, many criticized his dismissal of Gomez’s empathy, particularly regarding a humanitarian crisis. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the role of celebrities in addressing social issues and the scrutiny faced by public figures expressing emotion in the media. The Trump administration’s deportation policies, which resulted in the deportation of over 190,000 individuals in 2024 alone, remain a highly contentious issue.

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