Kaylah Walton
In a surprising development, Selena Gomez faces backlash following a recent video in which she expressed distress over the deportations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Some critics have accused the actress and musician of being insincere, suggesting that her emotional display was part of a marketing strategy for her film “Emilia Perez,” which has received 13 Oscar nominations. They claim she is trying to connect with the Latin audience, especially the Mexican community, after facing significant backlash from them regarding the film.
Political Reactions from the Trump Administration
The controversy escalated when the White House released a video targeting Gomez. This video, featuring remarks from the Trump administration, was titled: “Mothers of illegal immigrant victims slam Selena Gomez: You didn’t cry for our daughters“.
In this video, they interviewed three mothers whose children were allegedly killed by undocumented immigrants, interspersed with bits from Gomez’s deleted emotional video. Selena expressed her frustration about the backlash, stating, “Apparently, it’s not okay to show empathy for people.”
Mixed Reactions to the White House Video
The release of this video ignited varied responses online. Users on platforms like X shared their differing opinions. One user remarked, “It’s hard to believe her emotions are genuine since she’s an actress,” while another expressed satisfaction with Trump’s immigration policies. Some suspected the entire episode was a manipulative tactic to evoke sympathy.
