Dr. Phil is spilling the tea on why he decided to speak at Donald Trump’s rally on Oct. 27 at Madison Square Garden.
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Dr. Phil Gets Real About Who He’s Backing For President
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Dr. Phil clarified that he is not endorsing Donald Trump for president. Instead, he called his speech at his rally an “act of rebellion.” He explained that he only did it after Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign reportedly ignored his repeated requests for an interview.
“It was an act of rebellion on my part because I requested 25 plus times to speak to Kamala Harris and never got so much as a yes, no, maybe. And just wouldn’t agree to an interview,” Dr. Phil said.
Dr. Phil continued to be honest, saying he’d gladly deliver the same speech he did at Trump’s rally at a rally for VP Kamala Harris if he had the chance. He even admitted that he would’ve just swapped out Trump’s name for hers in the speech.
“I offered to give the identical speech at a Harris rally, and I said I will cross out Trump’s name, write in Harris’ name, and give the identical speech at a Harris rally,” he revealed.
The talk show host went on, explaining that Harris’ team even called him to confirm his interest in giving the same speech at her rally in D.C. They seemed open to it at first, so he planned to bring a transcript long, ready to make it happen. But after they found out he was serious, he heard nothing back.
Social Media Reacts
Whew, chile! Social media users went IN on Dr. Phil in The Shade Room’s comment section, saying he was acting way too entitled about getting VP Harris’ time. Some even dragged him for siding with Trump just because Kamala turned him down.
Instagram user @thatnurseki wrote, “Audacity & entitlement…..nothing else to see here folks.”
While Instagram user @imaneurope wrote, “Nobody’s worse than a person who sides with your opp when they don’t get what they want from you. i’m glad she curved you, Phil.”
Then Instagram user @thecurlymonae wrote, “And people yap about a woman being too emotional to be a president. The MEN are throwing tantrums!”
Another Instagram user @itsashleylarue wrote, “Not the psychologist with poor emotional regulation. 😱”
Finally, Instagram user @msjeanettejenkins wrote, “The entitlement is next level….just because you ask doesn’t mean she has the time to put you on her schedule. If you support the polices then just support….why do you have to have a personal interview. Sir….check yourself.”
Dr. Phil Shares His Thoughts On Trump
According to Variety, Dr. Phil clarified that his speech at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally didn’t mean he was endorsing him. He made it clear he’d give the exact same speech at VP Kamala Harris’ rally if given the chance.
“I don’t back off of what I said at Trump’s rally… not one word. I would still go to a Harris rally and say exactly the same thing,” he explained.
Variety also noted that during the interview, Piers Morgan tried to press him on who he’s really supporting, but Dr. Phil played it cool and kept that info private, saying he’d never reveal his vote.
“Whoever it is, we’re all Americans, and once that process runs its course and America picks a president. We have to get behind that person and support them. You have to respect the office of the president,” Dr. Phil added.
