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Lil Pump Mocks Selena Gomez’s Migrant Tears

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On Monday, Lil Pump criticized Selena Gomez by making fun of her emotional response to the recent spate of migrant deportations, as she was seen crying about it.

23-year-old rapper known for “Welcome to the Party,” voiced his criticism alongside others, following a heartfelt Instagram video posted by 32-year-old actress Gomez last week (which has since been removed). In the video, she expressed her emotions regarding the deportation of Mexican migrants and President Trump’s daily arrest targets.

While some expressed sympathy, others slammed her display as ‘shallow’ and ‘narcissistic.’ 

In response, Lil Pump swiftly retorted on Instagram, playfully teasing the ex-Disney Channel star and claiming she was crying without cause.

Beyond simply stopping, Pump additionally posted AI-created pictures depicting Selena crying and laughing in the backdrop as well.

The well-known hip hop artist, who has consistently backed Trump, concluded his reply with a confident proclamation: “I’m delighted because Trump is back.

Despite being born to Colombian immigrants, Pump appeared less affected by the recent ICE arrests compared to Selena, who is a third-generation Mexican-American.

Regardless, the rapper has long been a regular presence within the MAGA group, often posting pictures on social platforms showcasing him with Trump and donning the well-known Make America Great Again (MAGA) cap.

In a now-removed video post, Selena expressed her helplessness in a certain situation to her 422 million fans, saying: “I’m truly sorry, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I wish I could, but I don’t know how. I’ll do my best to find a solution.

Despite the video, people on social media found it disappointing. They swiftly criticized her because they believed she, being a billionaire, should have taken action independently instead of waiting for others.

Initiating the statement was renowned British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan, who expressed: ‘Sharing pictures of oneself crying over undocumented immigrants facing deportation showcases an unprecedented degree of self-centered vanity among celebrities.’

In a comparable fashion, someone else stated: ‘This person is acting foolishly. What’s the point of this action? Could it be a publicity strategy? Frankly, Selena Gomez’s opinions don’t matter here. It would be better if such thoughts were kept private. Unfortunate behavior.’

A third individual exclaimed, “‘Selena Gomez,’ if you genuinely wish to assist, consider using your wealth to improve their lives!

One influential individual who could potentially make a significant difference by helping others is sharing a tearful video on their Instagram story, as if they’re asking, ‘Could you possibly donate your resources instead?’ says the fourth person.

Continuing on, the fifth said: “Young lady, with your means, there’s so much you can accomplish. You could finance legal and translation services, continuously support mutual aid initiatives, engage in actions that hinder raids, and establish programs to assist immigrants during their journey.

When I was feeling helpless, I shed many tears out of frustration, but not publicly… So as to hide it from others, said a sixth party. ‘Celebrities, with their vast resources and authority, possess the means to resolve issues, yet they prefer to maintain an appearance rather than take substantive action. It’s merely superficial.’

Others accused Selena of ‘stage outraged’ and encouraged her to take a social media break.

In her video, Selena wept about ‘my people getting attacked’.

She captioned the post: ‘I’m sorry [Mexican flag emoji].’

Following a swift removal of her previous post, she subsequently posted a message saying: ‘It seems expressing sympathy for others is considered inappropriate.’

Previously, the main actor from ‘The Only Murders in the Building’ was involved in a 2019 Netflix documentary called ‘Living Undocumented’. This film provided an insight into the daily lives of families residing in the U.S. without proper documentation.

During that period, the actress previously associated with Disney Channel, hailing from Texas, shared insights into her family’s personal immigration tale. This narrative started in the 1970s as her aunt made her way from Mexico into the United States, concealed within the cargo area of a vehicle.

Ricardo and Mary, Selena’s paternal grandparents, joined their daughter when she moved to the United States, and upon arrival, they were happy to meet Selena’s father, who shares the same name as her grandfather.

Her mother, Mandy Teefey, is also a US citizen.

In a personal essay penned for Time magazine, Selena articulated: ‘The topic of undocumented immigration is constantly on my mind, and I’m eternally grateful for being born in this nation, which I owe to my loved ones and fortunate circumstances.’

She expressed: ‘However, as I peruse news headlines or witness heated discussions about immigration on social platforms, a sense of fear arises for individuals in comparable predicaments. A fear also surfaces for the wellbeing of my nation.’

The Golden Globe-nominated individual, recognized as a Mexican-American woman, expressed a sense of obligation to leverage her platform to serve as a mouthpiece for those who are fearful to express themselves.

She shared that when she agreed to oversee a series focusing on undocumented immigrants, she knew she might encounter negative feedback. However, she went on to say that any criticism she could possibly receive pales in comparison to the daily struggles faced by undocumented immigrants themselves.

The Rare Beauty encouraged her audience that we should not let fear hinder us from learning about and engaging with issues impacting over millions of citizens in our nation.

Selena has frequently spoken up about worries regarding the treatment of immigrants in the U.S., specifically mentioning the controversial practice of housing children in cages, where they were found sleeping on cold concrete floors covered with foil blankets.

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2025-02-05 21:22

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