Oprah Winfrey Explains Why Dr. Phil And Dr. Oz’s Politics Aren’t Her Responsibility
Winfrey said she gave both men a platform for their expertise and said their later political choices are not her responsibility.
- In an interview published Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey addressed persistent criticism regarding Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz, asserting their political alignments are "not one thing to do with me."
- Winfrey launched both men to fame on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," believing McGraw's practical advice and Oz's medical explanations offered valuable information to her audience at the time.
- Both men have since become prominent figures in Trump's orbit, drawing scrutiny for McGraw's controversial workplace history and Oz's policy shifts as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Winfrey is actively distancing herself from the former prodigies, telling critics that everyone follows their own path despite her role in transforming them into household names decades ago.
- She maintains that her involvement ended when she provided the initial platform, emphasizing their professional trajectories bear no connection to her past endorsement or current life.
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New York Post
ussanews.comOprah washes her hands of Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz over their pro-Trump politics: ‘Not one thing to do with me’
Oprah helped launch television careers of Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz before they veered sharply to the political right and into President Trump’s orbit.
Oprah Winfrey Was 'Very Deliberate' About Not Inviting Dr. Phil to Talk Show Anniversary Party Amid Concerns Over His Political Views: Source
Oprah Winfrey was reportedly ‘very deliberate’ about not inviting Dr. Phil to the 40th anniversary party of her talk show, according to sources.
Los Angeles Times
Lodinews.comOprah Winfrey put Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz on the map. Now she's addressing where they ended up
Oprah Winfrey reflects on launching the TV careers of Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz, explaining her original intentions amid public criticism of their political evolution.
Oprah Winfrey Reacts to Criticism Over Platforming Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz
Oprah Winfrey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect In a recent interview with Emmy Magazine, published August 11th, Oprah Winfrey reacts to criticism over platforming both Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. The iconic daytime talk show host for The Oprah Winfrey Show admitted that she gave Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz platforms, b…
Oprah Made Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Into Stars — Now She’s Dropping a Bombshell Disclaimer About What They Became
Oprah Winfrey built careers for a living. For 25 seasons, one seat on her couch could turn an unknown into a household name. Two of […] Oprah Made Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Into Stars — Now She’s Dropping a Bombshell Disclaimer About What They Became
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