Actress-singer Selena Gomez has deleted a video of her emotional outburst in which she was seen crying over deportations of illegal immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The video resulted in her getting conservative backlash online, reports 'Variety'.
I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry", crying Gomez, in a video on her Instagram Story on Monday said. "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.".
According to 'Variety', several conservative commentators were on her case for posting and crying over illegal immigrants being deported from America. Selena deleted the video and posted a since-deleted response on her Instagram Story, "Apparently it's not ok to show empathy for people".
Right-wing political host Tomi Lahren posted a video on X slamming the actress-singer and called her a "certified moron".
This is why we don't take our political advice from Disney child stars", she wrote.
Since the inauguration of President Trump last week, his administration has emphasized reinforcing efforts to deport illegal immigrants from the country. On Sunday, ICE reported 956 arrests and 554 detainers were lodged in a single day.
Selena has previously voiced her disagreements with the Trump campaign. Speaking with 'Variety' in October at the Los Angeles premiere of her Oscar-nominated musical 'Emilia Perez', Gomez said that she "definitely wants to stand by my people." The actor's comments came when asked to respond to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's racist remarks against Puerto Rico at a Trump rally in New York.
Earlier, the 'Only Murders in the Building' actress, 32, celebrated New Year's Eve by sharing a series of videos and photos with boyfriend Benny Blanco who is the renowned music producer. The two have been dating for only weeks since announcing their engagement on social media.
Selena Gomez started her slideshow with an image of a paper plate painted with beans; someone had scratched "I love you" in ink, as per 'People' magazine.
She also included a Cozy selfie with Blanco, plus a shot from a glam couple's night out in which he kissed her hand.
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