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Dr. McGraw also criticized the lack of planning in the education sector during the lockdowns, highlighting the severe developmental and educational setbacks experienced by children. He argued that the abrupt closure of schools without a clear strategy for their reopening has led to ongoing challenges in child and adolescent development.
“When you shut down the schools, the day you shut them down, you better have a plan for reopening them. I didn’t see a plan for them to be reopened. And we have an entire generation that is suffering from developmental gaps, educational gaps, mental and emotional challenges and still there’s not a good plan to close those gaps,” he explained.
Looking ahead, McGraw voiced concerns over the preparedness for future pandemics, questioning who would take responsibility for planning and decision-making. He advocated for less government intervention, suggesting that communities often find ways to manage challenges independently when not overly regulated.
“And my concern is when the next pandemic turns the corner, who’s got the plan then…we need to think about whether we’re going to rely on science and how we’re going to react when the government comes in and starts telling us what we can and can’t do. I think we need less government, I think if they would step back, we tend to have a way to work these things out,” McGraw added.
Although McGraw has not explicitly aligned himself with conservative or Republican ideologies, his recent discussions have resonated with many who hold these views. His commentary has extended beyond pandemic-related issues to address broader societal and political topics, including criticisms of policies and movements he views as detrimental to society, such as the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, the handling of transgender surgeries on minors, the consequences of lenient border policies under President Joe Biden, and the increasing support for Hamas within American universities.
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Dr. Phil McGraw’s recent declarations highlight a shift towards advocating for individual rights and skepticism of government power, themes that are increasingly relevant in today’s political and social climate.
