The Trump administration has criticized Selena Gomez regarding her emotional response to recent mass Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, accusing the actress and singer of displaying misplaced empathy.
On Friday evening, the White House disseminated a video on social media that highlighted three cases in which women Kayla Hamilton, Jocelyn Nungaray and Rachel Morin were allegedly k!lled by undocumented individuals.
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This video featured poignant statements from the victims’ mothers, who directly addressed Gomez and others who oppose stricter border controls.
The captions accompanying the video stated, “Kayla Hamilton, Jocelyn Nungaray, and Rachel Morin were murd3red by illegal aliens. Their courageous mothers had something to say to @SelenaGomez and those who oppose securing our borders.”
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In the video, the mothers—Alexis Nungaray, Tammy Nobles, and Patty Morin—expressed their grief and accused Gomez of using her platform to “garner sympathy for lawlessness.” Patty Morin remarked, “No one has stood up except for us mothers to cry out about our children,” while applauding President Trump for strengthening immigration policies since returning to office earlier this month.
Selena Gomez, being a third-generation Mexican American, had shared a tearful video on social media reacting to ICE’s deportations, characterizing the actions as an attack on her community.
Although the actress subsequently deleted the post, she clarified that her intention was to express empathy for those affected.
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However, the video ignited considerable backlash, with border czar Tom Homan also interjecting, suggesting that Gomez should channel her concerns to Congress.
