The Brief:
- Dr. Phil attended a Trump rally as a rebellion against Kamala Harris, after feeling ignored by her campaign.
- He clarified he was not endorsing Trump, disapproving of celebrity political endorsements in general.
- Dr. Phil criticized media bias in reporting celebrity endorsements, contrasting reactions to his appearance with those of Harris’s supporters.
Dr. Phil McGraw recently clarified his appearance at a Donald Trump rally, stating it was an “act of rebellion” against Kamala Harris. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Dr. Phil explained that after numerous attempts to support Harris at her rallies were ignored, he decided to speak at Trump’s event instead.
Dr Phil reached out to Kamala Harris 25 times offering to make a speech at her rally.
“I requested 25+ times to speak to Kamala Harris and never got so much as a yes, no, maybe.”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) November 5, 2024
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At the rally in Madison Square Garden, Dr. Phil described Trump as “tough as an old army boot” and addressed misconceptions about him being a bully. However, he emphasized that he was not there to endorse Trump and doesn’t agree with many things Trump says or does. He expressed disapproval of celebrity endorsements in general.
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Dr. Phil highlighted the challenges faced by Trump supporters, claiming they are often “canceled, intimidated, marginalized, excluded, or even fired or boycotted.” He contrasted the media’s treatment of celebrity endorsements for Harris, mentioning figures like Beyonce and George Clooney, with the expected criticism of his own appearance at the Trump rally.
When questioned by Morgan about his voting intentions, Dr. Phil remained private, stating, “I think I have, but I’ll never tell.” His comments sparked a broader conversation about the role of celebrities in political endorsements and the perceived media bias in how such endorsements are reported.
What do you think about celebrities attending political events? Do you believe their presence influences public opinion or media narratives?
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