‘Made-For-TV’: CNN’s Brian Stelter Reports Dr. Phil Attended Migrant Crackdown That Sparked LA Riots

David Gilmour Jun 9th, 2025, 11:42 am

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Dr. Phil McGraw was reportedly embedded with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for raids on the ground in Los Angeles Friday that triggered furious protests across the city.

According to CNN media analyst Brian Stelter , McGraw was present with his camera crew following agents during Friday’s coordinated raids. Footage of the sweep is set to air on , a broadcast on Merit TV, a network with which the celebrity psychologist is now associated.

According to the network, McGraw joined the raids “to get a first-hand look at the targeted operations.” He also filmed a “promotional” interview with Trump’s bord

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