On Tuesday morning, Selena Gomez sparked a heated online debate after sharing an emotional video reacting to former US President Donald Trump’s announcement about the deportation of illegal immigrants.
The video, posted on her Instagram Stories, drew mixed reactions, with some supporting her empathy and others criticizing her stance. Singer Lana Del Rey, a known supporter of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, was among those who trolled Gomez.
The Viral Video and Lana Del Rey’s Controversial Comment
In the now-deleted video, Gomez expressed her distress over the impact of immigration policies on families and children. She said, “I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children. I don’t understand. I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.” Alongside her message, she added the words “I’m sorry” and a Mexican flag.
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Lana Del Rey responded harshly, commenting, “You should pack your bags and go back to Mexico. Take your abuela (grandmother) with you.” This comment has since gone viral, fueling further debate online.
While many fans praised Gomez for showing empathy, others criticized her. Gomez later shared another Instagram Story, writing, “Apparently, it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” However, this post was also deleted shortly after
Gomez has long been an advocate for immigration rights. In 2019, she produced a Netflix documentary titled Living Undocumented, highlighting the struggles of eight undocumented families living in the US under Trump’s administration.
Read: Selena Gomez Tearfully Reacts to Trump’s New Immigration Policies
In an October 2019 interview with TIME magazine, Gomez revealed her family’s immigration story. She shared that her aunt crossed the US-Mexico border in the 1970s, followed by her grandparents. This personal connection has fueled her passion for advocating for immigrant communities.
Lana Del Rey never commented in response to Selena. This was a fake claim made by a known satire/parody account, and has been debunked through X’s community notes. Even the satire account that created the lie admitted it was fake. Don’t cheapen your site with fake news. Share real, evidence-supported information.
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