Selena Gomez Emotional Over Trump Deportations: 'My People Are Getting Attacked'

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Selena Gomez recently had a highly emotional reaction to the Trump administration's mass deportation policies, which have been intensified since President Trump's return to office. Gomez, who is of Mexican descent, shared a tearful video on her Instagram stories expressing her distress over the situation. In the video, 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".

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Her emotional outburst came in response to the large-scale deportation operations that have been ongoing since President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border on his first day back in office. These operations have led to the detention and deportation of thousands of Mexican nationals, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reporting that her country has received over 4,000 deported Mexicans since January 20, 2025.

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Gomez's video was accompanied by an image of the Mexican flag and the text "I'm sorry" followed by an emoji of the Mexican flag. She also promised to "try everything" to help those affected by the deportations. Despite the video being deleted shortly after it was posted, screenshots and videos of the original post continued to circulate on social media.

The backlash she faced was significant, with some critics accusing her of showing too much empathy and others supporting her stance. Gomez has previously been vocal about her Mexican heritage and has engaged in various activism efforts, including campaigns with UNICEF and her makeup brand's Rare Impact Fund, which advocates for mental health services and education.