Selena Gomez has recently disclosed the real reason behind removing her tearful video addressing Donald Trump’s mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
According to a source close to the Only Murders in the Building star, Gomez realized that openly challenging a Republican-backed nation—many of whom are dedicated consumers of her Rare Beauty brand—could have serious repercussions.
“She does not want to alienate her audience,” the insider revealed to DailyMail.com, emphasizing that the singer and actress aims to maintain a balanced public stance.
For those unaware, Selena had posted an emotional Instagram Stories clip on January 27, in which she tearfully expressed her distress over Trump’s immigration policies. However, the video quickly ignited controversy, drawing criticism from Republican supporters and MAGA followers. Among those who publicly condemned her was U.S. Senate candidate Sam Parker, who even suggested that she should be deported for her remarks.
In light of the backlash, the source explained that Gomez ultimately decided to step away from political discussions, choosing to focus on her career and philanthropic efforts instead.
Selena Gomez’s Perspective on the Controversy
While Gomez is known to be deeply passionate about political and social issues, the insider stated that she now feels like she “can never win” in these discussions due to the divisive nature of politics.
“She was just trying to be helpful, but her message got lost because of the emotional way it was delivered,” said the source.
The Emilia Pérez actress reportedly believes that while her video was genuine, it might have been more impactful if she had presented her views without tears.
“Selena thought she was being authentic and supportive, but in hindsight, she realizes that the tears may have been perceived as weakness, which was not her intention,” the insider added.
Ultimately, Gomez’s goal was to highlight the fact that the majority of Americans have immigrant ancestors, whether documented or not.
“She only wanted to bring attention to the idea that many American citizens today are here because their forebears chose to come, regardless of their documentation status,” the source concluded.