‘Thanks for the Laugh and Threat’: Selena Gomez Hits Back at US Senate Candidate Sam Parker, Who Suggested Deporting the Pop Star After Her Emotional Response to President Donald Trump’s Deportations

Selena Gomez broke down in tears on camera as she discussed the targeting of Mexican migrants in US President Donald Trump's policies. Taking to her Insta stories, she said, "I am so sorry. 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." The video quickly attracted widespread reactions online, including one from Sam Parker, a former Republican Senate candidate. Taking to his X (previously Twitter) he wrote, "Deport Selena Gomez", stirring up massive backlash online. Responding to this, the Emilia Perez star took to her Insta stories and wrote, "Oh Mr Parker, Mr Parker. Thanks for the laugh and the threat.  ‘I Am So Sorry’: Selena Gomez Tearfully Reacts to US President Donald Trump’s Decision To Deport Illegal Immigrants in Deleted Instagram Story (Watch Video).

Sam Parker’s Reaction to Selena Gomez’s Tearful Criticism of Donald Trump’s Deportations

Deport Selena Gomez. https://t.co/QkkDIBWBKD

— Sam Parker 🇺🇲 (@SamParkerSenate) January 27, 2025

Selena Gomez Hits Back at Sam Parker

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