Fact Check: No evidence Trump reacted to Selena Gomez video on Truth Social
President Donald Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan has responded to an Instagram video of actress Selena Gomez crying over the nationwide raids targeting illegal migrants, but there is no evidence that Trump also posted about the clip via Truth Social as suggested by a fake screenshot shared online.
Following Trump's inauguration, opens new tab on Jan. 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has cracked down on migrants, opens new tab without legal status. During his inauguration speech, Trump called illegal immigration an 'invasion' and declared a national emergency at the southern border.
On Jan. 28, Gomez posted an emotional, now-deleted video, opens new tab to her Instagram account, opens new tab about the deportations with the caption: 'I'm sorry' and the Mexican flag. 'All my people are getting attacked,' the singer, who has Mexican heritage, said in the video. '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.'
A screenshot of a Truth Social post with Trump's official account handle (@realDonaldTrump) read: 'Selena, these are people who broke the law by coming here! Some have also committed other horrible crimes.' It added: 'I hope Selena is just as upset about the victims of these crimes. Focus on your career - the people want a sequel to Spring Breakers!'
The Truth Social post has been shared on social media, opens new tab with the caption: 'Trump responds to Selena Gomez's meltdown.'
There is no such Truth Social post on the president's account, opens new tab or a post with that language on his account on X, opens new tab, and there has been no credible reporting about such a post having appeared.
The White House press office and Gomez's representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
VERDICT
No evidence. There is no proof that Trump posted on Truth Social about Gomez's video over illegal immigrant deportations.
This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team. Read more about our fact-checking work.
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