Selena Gomez faced backlash after a politician criticized her for crying in a now-deleted Instagram video amid the U.S. immigration crisis. The video, posted on Monday, showed Gomez shedding tears amid intense ICE raids triggered by President Trump’s administration. She expressed her grief over what she described as “my people being attacked.” “I’m so sorry,” she said, adding that she would try everything to help but felt powerless.
The politician, Sam Parker, a 2018 U.S. Senate candidate from Utah, claimed on social media that Gomez should be deported for appearing in the video while her family has a legal connection to Mexico. He also criticized her as having an “entitlement attitude” toward America.
In response, Gomez deleted her statement claiming it was “not okay to show empathy.” She later posted a humorous message acknowledging his criticism but denied deleting her crying Instagram post.
Over the weekend, Trump’s administration ordered federal agencies to carry out mass ICE raids, arresting nearly 1,200 undocumented immigrants. Only 52% of those taken into custody had criminal records.
The situation has sparked mixed reactions online. While some criticized Gomez for not taking action as a celebrity, others defended her for speaking out during the immigration crisis and commended her for her empathy and integrity.
Gomez, a producer on the Netflix documentary “Living Undocumented,” previously supported ICE raids alongside former Trump ally Geraldo Rivera, who called her stance “brave.” Rivera recently praised Gomez for her compassion and urged people to stop attacking her online.
The incident highlights Gomez’s advocacy for immigration reform and her stance as one of the few celebrities to speak openly about the issue during a chaotic period in the U.S.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/selena-gomez-reacts-politician-said-211448958.html