In brief
Tensions rise as Selena Gomez expresses concern for immigrants, while key officials dig in their heels over strict deportation policies.
In a heartfelt video, Selena Gomez broke down while discussing the impact of immigration policies on her community, stating, “All my people are being attacked, and children.” The actress, who has Mexican roots, apologized alongside a Mexican flag emoji in her post. This emotional appeal caught the attention of Tom Homan, Trump's so-called border tsar, who argued that Gomez and others should advocate for law changes in Congress if they disagree, insisting that his team will proceed with immigration operations unapologetically. Gomez later took down her original video but returned to social media to express her frustration, stating, “Apparently it's not OK to show empathy for people.” Meanwhile, Homan criticized her, questioning why she did not express concern for the hundreds of thousands of children affected by sex trafficking in the immigration debate. Defenders of Gomez, including the rapper Flavor Flav, praised her bravery, while critics like Megyn Kelly suggested that she quickly deleted her post after realizing public sentiment was against her views. Hailing from Texas and boasting over 400 million followers on Instagram, Gomez has a history of raising awareness about immigration issues, previously showcasing immigrant families in her Netflix series "Living Undocumented." As the U.S. prepares for a new wave of deportations under re-implemented policies, the debate surrounding empathy and immigration enforcement continues to rage.
