Pop star Selena Gomez drew criticism after posting a tearful video on Instagram expressing her concern over Donald Trump's intensified immigration crackdown. While some defended her right to show empathy, others accused her of being 'performative' and disputed the validity of her concerns. Gomez later deleted the video after facing online backlash.
Selena Gomez recently shared a deeply emotional video on Instagram, expressing her distress over Donald Trump 's intensified immigration crackdown. In the video, the 32-year-old actress and singer tearfully addressed the fear gripping undocumented immigrant families, apologizing for the pain they are enduring. Gomez pledged to do everything in her power to help, stating, 'I'll try everything, I promise.' However, the video sparked a wave of backlash.
Some criticized her emotional response as 'performative,' while others, aligning with Trump's policies, disputed the validity of her concerns. Right-wing commentator Tomi Lahren even labeled Gomez a 'certified moron' on X, stating, 'This is why we don’t take our political advice from Disney child stars.' Faced with the online criticism, Gomez deleted the original post and replaced it with a black screen displaying the message, 'Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.' She later deleted the black screen message as well. Despite the backlash, Gomez's fans rallied to defend her, highlighting her past advocacy for undocumented immigrants. Users on X pointed to her 2019 Netflix documentary, 'Living Undocumented,' which focuses on the lives of undocumented families in the United States. They also emphasized her personal connection to the issue, sharing stories about her Mexican grandparents, who immigrated to the US, and her aunt who crossed the border in the 1970s.Gomez's emotional plea on Instagram sparked a crucial conversation about immigration and empathy, demonstrating the power of celebrity platforms to address social issues. While her video faced criticism, it also ignited a wave of support and highlighted the importance of understanding and compassion in a complex and often divisive world
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