Selena Gomez is reacting to the comments trailing her now-deleted emotional video on President Donald Trump’s latest move on Mexican immigrants.
The singer took to her Instagram Story with a word condemning critics for her show of empathy concerning the plight of Mexicans in America.
Selena Gomez Felt Helpless About President Trump’s Decision To Deport Mexican Immigrants
Shortly after taking down her emotional rant, Gomez uploaded a short write-up reacting to the backlash she received for getting vulnerable on camera. “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people,” the Golden Globes nominated actress wrote on her Instagram Story.
In the deleted video, Gomez could be seen visibly shedding tears as she declared, “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.”
Once again, internet users are erupting with opinions on her latest post, basically calling it an attempt to come back from a “very ridiculous and embarrassing” move, according to this user.
“The focus right now is keeping America safe! Her outcry really disregarded that,” another commenter noted. One more X subscriber added: “Crying is natural. Recording yourself and sharing it for attention isn’t.”
Inside The Disney Alum’s Emotional Video
While speaking on her Netflix documentary in an essay to the Times, the actress opened up on her family’s origin as immigrants who entered the United States through the border.
As shared by Daily Mail, Gomez recalled her family’s journey in the United States beginning with her aunt crossing the border in the 1970s hidden in the back of a trunk.
“Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day, and I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance,” Gomez declared.
She continued that she feels concerned and afraid for her country whenever she comes across debates and new headlines about “immigration rage.” Gomez added that as a “Mexican-American woman,” she feels responsible for using her platform to speak on behalf of people who are too afraid to speak.
“When I signed on to executive-produce a show about undocumented immigrants, I couldn’t help but anticipate the criticisms I might face. But the truth is, the worst criticism I can imagine is still nothing compared to what undocumented immigrants face every day,” the Disney child star admitted.
She charged her fans and followers not to turn deaf ears to the struggles of immigrants across the country and to always educate themselves on issues that affect these people.
