In the latest episode of ‘You Won’t Believe This,’ Selena Gomez posted a tearful Instagram video expressing her heartbreak over recent ICE raids, only to be met with a hot take from a politician who truly needs to reassess his priorities. Cue Sam Parker, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Utah, who thought it would be a great idea to suggest Gomez should be deported because her grandparents had the audacity to cross the border seeking a better life. Sure, Sam, that’s how logic works.

In an emotional moment captured on Instagram, Gomez shared her sorrow about the crackdown led by President Trump that saw nearly 1,200 people arrested in a single day. Through tears, she lamented, “My people are getting attacked,” leading all of us to collectively reach for the nearest box of tissues. Honestly, it’s refreshing to see a celebrity show genuine compassion in a climate where empathy feels like a rare commodity.

But let’s not forget Parker’s Twitter outrage. He channeled his inner troll and suggested that Gomez is somehow less American because she’s descended from immigrants. “Maybe Selena should be deported, too?” Oh, how quaint! Nothing says ‘I love America’ quite like attacking a pop star for her ancestry while ignoring the plight of actual human beings affected by harsh immigration policies.

After Berger’s comments went viral, Gomez responded with a typically flawless Instagram retort, writing, “Oh Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker, thanks for the laugh and the threat.” If only there were more politicians prepared to embrace sarcasm over scorn. Let’s be real, the importance of compassion should trump (pun fully intended) Parker’s pointless vitriol any day.

The debate surrounding Gomez’s video has been as mixed as a Spotify playlist. While some criticized her for being a celebrity who ‘can’t do anything’ despite having tons of resources, others praised her for putting a spotlight on an issue that many would rather pretend doesn’t exist. From the outside, this backlash might seem absurd, especially given that Gomez was brave enough to use her platform for something meaningful.

The reality is that undocumented immigrants live in constant fear, a fact that Gomez is intimately aware of, stemming from her family’s history. She previously produced the documentary series ‘Living Undocumented,’ showcasing the struggles of families navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration policies. Her heartfelt call for empathy in this divided climate is more than commendable; it’s essential.

Next time someone asks why celebrities should care about immigration, remember this: showing humanity should never be a point of contention, and demanding basic human rights is not a crime. So, shout out to Selena for being better at compassion than some politicians can ever hope to be. Keep the tears, and keep the activism coming.