Selena Gomez Slams Critics Of Her 'Empathy' After Emotional Response To President Trump's Deportation Moves

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 previously produced a 2019 Netflix documentary, "Living Undocumented," which focuses on the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States.

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."

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.

The actress appeared ravishing on the red carpet premiere of "Emilia Perez" in Los Angeles last November. She showed off her curvy figure in a black dress with a high slit that gave an immaculate view of her legs adorned with matching black heels.

However, The Blast noted that critics on social media tore apart her perfect outing, and when the singer became aware, she promptly addressed it.

"This makes me sick… I have SEBO in my small intestine. It flares up. I don't care that I don't look like a sick figure. I don't have that body. End of story. No, I am NOT a victim. I'm just human," Gomez wrote.

Gomez has a lot on her plate, so warding off insensitive critics is vital to her mental health and inner peace. The star previously detailed her battle with a psychosis episode shortly after she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018.

She revealed that she had to relearn some words while she detoxed for medication. Gomez also discussed the difficulties she faced in accepting her diagnosis.

The Nickelodeon star explained that her mental health condition required not only acknowledgment of her condition but also the need to learn how to live with it. 

She mentioned that her condition also greatly impacted her memory, causing her to lose track of her location while engaged in conversations. Another effect of the illness was that she could only recall small fragments of that particular time in her life.

Luckily for the newly engaged actress, she has found a way to drown out the noise and remain grounded. She spilled helpful nuggets on how she preserves her mental health at the annual Rare Impact Fund Event in October 2024. In her words:

"Try not to isolate. I think it's important to have moments alone, but when you isolate, sometimes those feelings can just stay bottled up."

Gomez emphasized the significance of a reliable support system, highlighting that no one is truly self-sufficient. She advised finding at least one trustworthy person to confide in and reiterated the importance of having someone who can keep secrets and provide a safe space for sharing one's feelings.

Selena Gomez is not giving internet trolls a day off!