How 'Dr. Phil' suddenly became so outspoken about immigration

As the Trump administration's immigration raids ramped up across America, many people were stunned to see a former daytime TV staple take center stage — Phil McGraw, commonly known as "Dr.

As the Trump administration's immigration raids ramped up across America, many people were stunned to see a former daytime TV staple take center stage — Phil McGraw, commonly known as "Dr. Phil," who accompanied immigration agents during raids around Chicago.

McGraw, who came to national fame alongside Oprah Winfrey and hosted “Dr. Phil” for more than two decades, said he had embedded with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as they apprehended “known criminals and terrorists.”

McGraw in the past year has become a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump’s immigration positions, discussing his views on TV, podcasts and social media and even at a Trump rally.

In a statement when he ended his CBS daytime show in 2023, McGraw said that he had “grave concerns for the American family” and that he was “determined to help restore a clarity of purpose as well as our core values.” 

He offered a glimpse into his views on immigration during a “Dr. Phil” show in January 2023. That's when he told his guests and the audience that he believed U.S. immigration laws were not being properly enforced and that “we can’t get our act together by doing this the right way.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dr-phil-immigration-ice-raids-rcna189691

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