Dr Phil Admits Not Qualified To Talk Politics After ICE Raids Involvement

Dr. Phil McGraw has publicly admitted that he does not feel qualified to discuss politics, despite his active involvement with politically charged activities alongside President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He has appeared at Trump press events and accompanied ICE on raids, actions that have drawn criticism given his background in psychology and previous advocacy for family unity. McGraw founded the right-leaning media company Merit Street Media, which aimed to combat what he called a cultural 'woke' assault but filed for bankruptcy after 15 months. Although he maintains his involvement is voluntary and driven by personal conviction, his political stance and participation have sparked backlash, including pointed questioning from HBO host Bill Maher about the seeming contradiction between his past focus on healing families and his current association with ICE raids that separate families. McGraw has defended his position by likening ICE raids to lawful arrests and emphasizing his support for law enforcement, even as he refrains from explicitly stating his political affiliations. His contradictory statements and actions highlight tension between his media presence and political engagements under the current administration.