• Pop star Selena Gomez posted a tearful Instagram video expressing empathy for illegal immigrants, including those convicted of violent crimes, during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
• Critics accused Gomez of defending criminals and ignoring victims of their actions, such as those affected by fentanyl poisoning.
• Gomez later deleted the video and apologized but added a sarcastic comment directed at detractors.
• Border czar Tom Homan defended ICE’s mission to protect public safety by enforcing immigration laws and targeting public safety threats.
• The contrasting stances of Gomez and Homan highlight the divide in the immigration debate, with the pop star prioritizing sympathy for criminals and the border czar emphasizing public safety and the rule of law.

In a recent tearful Instagram video, pop star Selena Gomez lamented the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes – including pedophiles, human traffickers and gang members.

Gomez, a third-generation Mexican-American, posted the now-deleted video that featured her crying. “I’m sorry,” she captioned the clip. “All my people are getting attacked. [Even] 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.”

Her comments, which framed the ICE raids as an attack on innocent families, were met with swift backlash. Critics pointed out that Gomez, a U.S. citizen, was defending individuals who had been convicted of serious crimes.

Former One America News host Tomi Lahren blasted Gomez for shedding tears over criminals while ignoring the victims of their actions. “We’re just sending them home, Selena. And the fact that you’re defending rapists and murderers just shows how stupid you are,” Lahren wrote.

Others asked the “Wizards of Waverly Place” star why she hadn’t shown similar empathy for victims like Laken Riley, Rachel Morin or the thousands of Americans who have died from fentanyl poisoning – a crisis fueled by illegal drug trafficking across the southern border.

Gomez later deleted the video and apologized, but not without making a sarcastic remark aimed at detractors. “Apparently, it’s not OK to show empathy for people,” she quipped. But critics of the singer and actress argue that her empathy was misplaced, as the ICE raids are specifically targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety.

Homan tackles emotional appeal with law enforcement resolve

Gomez’s emotional appeal stands in stark contrast to the resolute stance of border czar Tom Homan, who emphasized that ICE’s mission is to protect American communities by enforcing the law without apology.

In contrast to her emotional plea, Homan reiterated ICE’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and protecting public safety. Appearing on Fox News‘ “America Reports,” Homan addressed Gomez’s video directly.

“We’re going to do this job, and we’re going to enforce the laws of this country. If they don’t like it, then go to Congress and change the law,” the border czar said. He emphasized that the raids were targeting “public safety threats and national security threats,” not innocent families.

Homan also highlighted the broader context of the immigration crisis. He cited the record number of sex trafficking cases, fentanyl deaths and terrorists crossing the border in recent years – thanks to the open borders policy of the Biden administration.

“We’re going to do this operation without apology. We’re going to make our communities safer. Once we lock that border down and continue this operation, you’re going to see fentanyl deaths decrease, illegal alien crime decrease [and] sex trafficking decrease. It’s all for the good of this nation, and we’re gonna keep going.” (Related: Tom Homan calls for weekly White House deportation briefings to update the public.)

The contrast between Gomez’s emotional appeal and Homan’s no-nonsense approach underscores a fundamental divide in the immigration debate. While her video appears to prioritize sympathy for criminals over the safety and well-being of American citizens, his remarks represent a law enforcement perspective that prioritizes public safety and the rule of law. In the end, the priority must remain on ensuring the safety and security of the nation.

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