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Selena Gomez Faces Backlash for Immigrant Support

1/29/2025

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Selena Gomez sparked controversy by voicing support for undocumented immigrants impacted by Trump's deportation policies. Flavor Flav lauded her courage, while Republican Sam Parker provocatively suggested she should be deported, a remark Gomez brushed off with humor. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan dismissed her emotional response, emphasizing the strain illegal immigration places on American families.

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Selena Gomez sparked controversy by voicing support for undocumented immigrants impacted by Trump's deportation policies. Flavor Flav lauded her courage, while Republican Sam Parker provocatively suggested she should be deported, a remark Gomez brushed off with humor. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan dismissed her emotional response, emphasizing the strain illegal immigration places on American families.