The Trump administration has called out actress Selena Gomez for posting a video of herself crying over the deportations of illegal immigrants.
Both the official White House account and press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a clip of the mothers of victims who were murdered by illegal immigrants, questioning why Gomez wasn’t crying for them.
What Happened?
Gomez uploaded a video to her Instagram page, which has since been deleted, where she wept for the illegal immigrants being deported by the Trump administration.
“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,” she said to her 422 million followers.
However, her video was met with criticism from conservatives on social media and prominent Trump administration officials.
A Different Perspective
Border czar Tom Homan responded to Gomez’s video, saying “We got a half a million children who were sex trafficked into this country, separated from their families, put in the hands of criminal cartels to be smuggled into the country. This administration can’t find over 300,000. Where’s the tears for them?”
The White House account shared a clip of the mothers of victims who were murdered by illegal immigrants, asking why Gomez wasn’t crying for them.
Mothers of Victims Speak Out
The mothers of the victims, Tammy Nobles, Alexis Nungarary, and Patty Morin, questioned Gomez’s sincerity in the clip.
“What about our children who were brutally murdered and raped and beat to death and left on the floor by these illegal immigrants?”
Nobles asked. Nungarary added, “Seeing that video it’s hard to believe that it’s actually genuine and real because she’s an actress.”
Morin said, “I just feel like it’s a ruse to deceive people and garner sympathy for lawlessness.”
The Backlash
The Trump administration’s response to Gomez’s video has sparked a heated debate on social media.
While some have criticized the administration for targeting the actress, others have praised them for standing up for the victims of illegal immigrant crimes.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the issue of immigration and deportation is a complex and emotive one that will continue to be a major talking point in the months to come.
