Oprah Winfrey addressed her relationship with Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz in a recent interview with Emmy Magazine. Winfrey noted that while she helped launch their careers, their current political affiliations do not reflect her views. She stated, 'Everybody has their own path in life, and it has not one thing to do with me, and I don’t have one thing to do with them.' McGraw and Oz have become associated with conservative politics, with Oz running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022 and McGraw appearing at a Trump rally in 2024. Winfrey emphasized that her intention in featuring them on her show was to share valuable information that she found meaningful.
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Oprah Winfrey Comments on Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz's Political Associations
In an interview with Emmy Magazine, Oprah Winfrey distanced herself from Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz, stating that their political views do not reflect her own. She emphasized that her initial support for them was based on their ability to provide valuable information to the public.
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Oprah distances herself from Trump allies Dr Phil and Dr Oz, says they have ‘not one thing to do with me’
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Oprah Winfrey Comments on Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz's Political Associations