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Valentina Gomez shared a contentious video on X in which she called for the public execution of undocumented immigrants
Valentina Gomez
, a Colombian-born American real estate investor and political activist, has ignited national outrage following the release of a graphic video depicting the simulated execution of a migrant. Known for her provocative statements and
far-right rhetoric
, Gomez’s latest stunt has drawn widespread condemnation and raised questions about the impact of
extremist messaging
in American politics.
Her video comes after an illegal migrant was charged with the murder and arson after setting an unknown woman on fire while on the New York City subway.
Who is Valentina Gomez
Born on May 8, 1999, in Medellín, Colombia, Gomez immigrated to the US with her family in 2009, settling in Jersey City, New Jersey. She first gained attention as a real estate investor, but it was her entrance into politics that made her a polarizing figure, reported the Daily Mail.
In 2024, she ran for Missouri Secretary of State, where she made headlines for her controversial stances. Her campaign included inflammatory videos, such as one where she declared, "Don't be weak and gay," while running through an LGBTQ+ neighborhood in St. Louis, and another where she burned LGBTQ+ books, calling them “grooming, indoctrinating, and sexualizing.” She finished sixth out of eight candidates in the Republican primary, securing only 7.4% of the vote.
Despite this setback, Gomez has continued to push her controversial views, often through social media, where she has been banned multiple times for violating platform guidelines. Her videos, which often tackle culture war issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and gun control, have made her a significant figure in far-right circles.
The execution video and its aftermath
In her most recent viral video, Gomez posted footage of herself shooting a hooded dummy, tied to a chair, in the back of the head with a handgun. “Public executions for any illegal that rapes or kills an American. They don’t deserve deportation, they deserve to be ended,” she says in the video. The clip was quickly censored by X (formerly Twitter) due to its violent content but continued to spread widely across social media.
While many decried the video as promoting violence and extremism, some of Gomez’s followers praised her, echoing her sentiments about tough justice for undocumented immigrants. “What is wrong with these people?” one commenter wrote, while others supported her call for harsher measures.
After the video was restricted, Gomez took to her platform to defend her actions, saying, “My video being restricted & my account getting suspended shows all of you that I am the biggest threat to the establishment. I don’t need their money. Stay strapped.” She also added that similar treatment should apply to pedophiles, criticizing Congress for its perceived inaction on important issues, reported the Daily Mail.
A history of controversial stances
This is not the first time Gomez has courted controversy. In February, she filmed herself burning LGBTQ+ books, vowing to ban similar literature if elected. She has also made headlines for her inflammatory remarks against transgender people, including a public attack on transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, and her stance on the 2020 election, which she believes was stolen from Donald Trump.
Gomez’s social media presence, marked by unapologetic declarations such as “Jesus is King.
MAGA
. America First,” has earned her both fervent supporters and staunch critics.
In addition to her provocative social media antics, Gomez’s political ambitions are far from over. She recently announced plans to run for Congress in Texas, though she has yet to specify which incumbent Republican she will challenge.
The broader impact
Gomez’s rise has sparked broader discussions about the role of social media in amplifying extremist views and the consequences of political figures using inflammatory rhetoric to gain attention. While her supporters argue she speaks truth to power, many fear her brand of politics is dangerously divisive, further polarizing the nation.
Her actions have even had repercussions within her family. Her brother, Jonathan Gomez, was fired from his position as an aide to Jersey City’s mayor after it was revealed he had made donations to her campaign.
