Selena Gomez has reportedly lost 715,000 followers in the last 30 days after posting a tearful video about Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In the now-deleted clip, Gomez expressed her distress, saying, “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.”
Shortly after removing the video, Gomez posted a black screen with the message, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” The drop in followers, tracked by Social Blade, has sparked debate online, with some speculating that her political stance led to the decline.
Trump’s executive order has led to increased immigration enforcement, with ICE reporting over 1,000 removals or repatriations in the past week. The former president has also declared the U.S.-Mexico border a “national emergency” and moved to restrict birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
This controversy mirrors a similar situation involving Kim Kardashian, who reportedly lost 144,963 followers after sharing a photo of Melania Trump’s inauguration outfit. However, many pointed out that the impact was minor compared to her 359 million followers. The backlash against both celebrities highlights how political topics continue to divide audiences on social media.
