Dr. Phil Joins ICE Raids, Boosts Immigration Crackdown in Chicago

Dr. Phil McGraw participated in a series of targeted immigration arrests with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Chicago, alongside Trump administration officials including border czar Tom Homan. McGraw shared videos on X, formerly Twitter, asserting that the operation was focused on 270 'high-value targets' rather than indiscriminate sweeps. He described the individuals targeted as serious criminals, including murderers and child traffickers, and defended the operation against claims of broad overreach. The Trump administration has been intensifying its immigration enforcement efforts, calling for ICE to arrest up to 1,500 suspects daily and expanding law enforcement's role in these operations. McGraw, known for his support of Trump, has previously endorsed the president at campaign events. This unusual partnership between a celebrity and immigration enforcement raises questions about the implications for public perception of ICE's actions and immigration policy.