Selena Gomez faced backlash after sharing an emotional Instagram video in which she cried over the deportation of undocumented immigrants under Donald Trump’s policies. The clip, where she expressed grief over the impact on children and families, went viral but drew mixed reactions. Some praised her for showing empathy and using her platform to raise awareness, especially as her family has immigrant roots. Others criticized her, arguing that crying doesn’t solve the issue and suggesting she could do more, such as using her wealth and properties to help immigrants. The White House also weighed in, highlighting victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. Following the video, Gomez lost over 750,000 followers, and she deleted the post, expressing frustration that showing empathy was deemed inappropriate. Despite the criticism, Gomez remains one of the most followed celebrities.
