The Trump administration responded forcefully to actress Selena Gomez’s emotional video about the government’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Gomez, whose family has Mexican heritage, expressed distress over the deportations, tearfully stating, “All my people are getting attacked, the children.”
However, her message was met with a direct rebuttal from the administration, which released its own video featuring mothers of children allegedly killed by illegal immigrants. The administration’s counter-video sought to challenge Gomez’s perspective and highlight the dangers posed by undocumented individuals.
Mothers of Victims Condemn Gomez’s Emotional Plea
In the administration’s response video, three mothers of victims criticized Gomez’s tears, arguing that she was showing sympathy for individuals they believe are responsible for violent crimes. Tammy Nobles, the mother of a 20-year-old woman allegedly murdered by an MS-13 gang member, angrily dismissed Gomez’s sorrow, stating, “You don’t know who you’re crying for.”
Another mother, Alexis Nungaray, whose daughter was killed in Houston, questioned the sincerity of Gomez’s emotions, suggesting her reaction might not be genuine due to her profession as an actress. The video served as a stark counterpoint to Gomez’s plea for compassion toward migrants facing deportation.

Gomez’s original video, which quickly went viral, showed her weeping over the situation faced by illegal immigrants targeted by the Trump administration’s enforcement efforts. The video, however, sparked criticism from both right-wing commentators and some of her own fans.
Detractors argued that her empathy was misplaced, as the individuals she was defending were breaking immigration laws. Following the widespread backlash, Gomez deleted the video but later posted an Instagram Story where she defended her sentiments, stating, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”
ICE Raids Lead to Thousands of Arrests
As the debate over Gomez’s remarks continued, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its efforts to detain and deport undocumented individuals. Since President Trump authorized the deportation raids, ICE agents have arrested 7,260 illegal immigrants as of Friday.
The administration maintained that the crackdown was necessary to enhance national security and prevent violent crimes allegedly committed by undocumented migrants. Meanwhile, advocates for immigrant rights condemned the raids, arguing that they were tearing families apart and fostering fear within immigrant communities.
The clash between Selena Gomez and the Trump administration underscores the deep political and social divide over immigration in the United States. While Gomez and her supporters advocate for compassion and leniency towards undocumented individuals, the administration and its supporters emphasize law enforcement and the prevention of crime.
The debate over immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in American politics, with celebrities, lawmakers, and the public continuing to voice strong and often opposing views on the matter.