Selena Gomez Faces Backlash Over Emotional Video on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

The singer and actress deleted a tearful Instagram post expressing empathy for undocumented immigrants after receiving criticism from conservatives and public figures.

Selena Gomez posted and then deleted an emotional Instagram video condemning ICE raids under President Trump's administration, which arrested over 900 undocumented immigrants in a single day.
In the video, Gomez expressed sorrow and frustration over the treatment of undocumented immigrants, particularly children, and promised to do everything she could to help.
Her post triggered mixed reactions, including support from figures like Flavor Flav and Geraldo Rivera, and criticism from conservatives such as former Senate candidate Sam Parker, who called for her deportation.
Dr. Phil and ICE officials defended the immigration raids, emphasizing that they targeted individuals with criminal histories and dismissing Gomez's concerns as misinformed.
Gomez, who has previously advocated for immigrant rights, responded to the backlash with a statement about empathy and has a history of addressing immigration issues through projects like the Netflix documentary 'Living Undocumented.'