Selena Gomez Loses 700,000 Instagram Followers After Sharing This Video Online

Pop singer and actress Selena Gomez is seeing major fallout after speaking out against President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders on immigration. The 32-year-old star reportedly lost over 700,000 Instagram followers in the past month following an emotional video where she expressed her distress over the administration’s new policies.

Trump, who has been back in the White House for just two weeks, has wasted no time in enacting bold reforms. His latest executive orders focus on immigration enforcement, with plans to deport millions of individuals who are in the country illegally. These measures have sparked a mix of praise and criticism nationwide.

Gomez, a longtime advocate for immigrant rights, shared a tearful video expressing her fear and frustration. “I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children, I don’t understand. I wish I can do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise,” she said, visibly shaken.

Shortly after posting, the singer deleted the video but followed up with another message: “Apparently, it’s not okay to show empathy for people.”

However, the backlash was swift. Many social media users called out Gomez for what they saw as an overly emotional reaction and a lack of understanding of the legal implications of illegal immigration. The response was strong enough that she has reportedly lost more than 808,000 Instagram followers over the past month, according to data from CritiqueJeu, a site that tracks celebrity social media trends.

Paul Lenglet, co-founder and editor of CritiqueJeu, told the Daily Mail that Gomez’s drop in followers marks a rocky start to 2025. “She had a strong close to 2024, but this year has been much tougher. She’s not only dealing with criticism over her political stance but also facing backlash for her role in Emilia Pérez, a film directed in Paris but set in Mexico.”

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is pressing forward with its immigration enforcement efforts. Former ICE director Tom Homan, now serving as Trump’s “border czar,” has outlined an aggressive plan to ramp up deportations.

“If you’re in the country illegally, you are subject to deportation. That’s the law,” Homan said, reinforcing the administration’s stance that immigration laws will be strictly enforced. He pointed out that illegal entry is a violation of Title 8, U.S. Code 1325, and that the White House is determined to uphold the law.

Trump has pledged to carry out the most extensive deportation operation in American history, estimating that as many as 20 million illegal immigrants could be removed. Federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons—have been instructed to assist in locating individuals who are in the U.S. illegally.

The administration has also lifted previous restrictions that prevented arrests at “protected locations” like schools and churches, further expanding enforcement capabilities.

While critics argue that these measures go too far, Trump’s supporters see them as long-overdue steps to restore law and order. With immigration continuing to be a hot-button issue, it’s clear that those who speak out—whether celebrities like Selena Gomez or political leaders—will face intense scrutiny from all sides.

Sources: Unilad