Bill O'Reilly Asks What If Kamala Harris Were Elected President - Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

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Podcast Title: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Host: Bill O’Reilly
Episode Title: Bill O’Reilly Asks What If Kamala Harris Were Elected President
Release Date: February 22, 2025

In this compelling episode of "No Spin News and Analysis," Bill O’Reilly delves into a hypothetical scenario: What if Kamala Harris had been elected President of the United States? Through a critical examination of Harris's political career and a comparison with the early actions of Donald Trump's presidency, O’Reilly presents a detailed analysis of potential policy outcomes and national impacts.

Introduction

Bill O’Reilly opens the discussion by expressing skepticism about Kamala Harris's qualifications and effectiveness as a leader. He questions her record as a senator and Vice President, suggesting a lack of substantial achievements.

"I thought she was a very weak senator from California, Vice President. I don't know really what she did."
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Kamala Harris’s Political Profile

O’Reilly scrutinizes Harris's tenure as Vice President, highlighting her limited involvement in significant national decisions and projects.

"She appointed her border czarrette or something and she did nothing. Didn't want any part of that."
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He further contends that Harris did not leave a notable mark during her time in office, making it challenging to evaluate her effectiveness.

Donald Trump's Early Presidency: A Contrast

O’Reilly contrasts Harris's hypothetical presidency with the actual early actions of Donald Trump’s administration, emphasizing the swift and decisive measures taken under Trump's leadership.

Middle East and Hostage Releases

O’Reilly credits Trump's approach with notable successes in the Middle East, particularly the release of hostages in Gaza.

"Since Donald Trump has been President 31 days, as we record this, an amazing amount of things have happened, none of which would have happened had Vice President Harris been elected."
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He details specific achievements, such as negotiating the release of 24 hostages, attributing these successes to Trump’s assertive stance.

"Once Trump was elected, the whole complexion in the Middle east changed...because of Donald Trump's presence and the fear that inspires in Iran."
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Department of Government Efficiency

O’Reilly praises Trump's establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, a move aimed at reducing government waste.

"The Department of Government Efficiency, Doge, big controversy, huge. But that department is needed. We waste trillions of dollars in this country."
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He expresses doubt that Harris would have initiated such a department, suggesting her administration might overlook fiscal responsibility.

Ukraine Negotiations

Highlighting the strained relationship between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, O’Reilly argues that Trump's direct negotiations with Putin could have led to more effective outcomes regarding the Ukraine conflict.

"Lavrov went to Saudi Arabia to talk to Rubio, our Secretary of State. Did anybody talk to the Biden people from Russia? No."
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O’Reilly suggests that Trump's willingness to engage directly with Putin opened channels that Harris's administration would likely not pursue.

Gas and Oil Regulations

O’Reilly criticizes the Biden administration's handling of gas and oil regulations, noting the economic strain caused by stringent policies and subsequent reversals.

"Gas and oil regulations drastically cut. For two years, Biden strangled the gas and oil industry."
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He remains uncertain about Harris’s potential policies but implies she would align closely with Biden’s environmental initiatives, potentially exacerbating industry challenges.

Border Security

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on border security, where O’Reilly lauds Trump's efforts to tighten immigration controls and criticizes Biden's more lenient approach.

"In the first 11 days that Trump is sitting there in the Oval Office, encounters between foreign nationals illegally coming across the southern border and Border patrol dropped 93%."
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He underscores the effectiveness of deploying Mexican troops to bolster border security, a strategy he believes Harris would not support.

"10,000 Mexican troops appear at the border. And that stops the human migration and some of the drug smuggling."
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Executive Orders and Federal Restructuring

O’Reilly contrasts the volume and impact of executive orders between Trump and Biden, highlighting Trump's aggressive use to restructure the federal government.

"Trump signed 68 executive orders in 31 days. In his first 31 days, Biden signed 32...Trump is now creating an apparatus designed to restructure the federal government because he believes the feds in Washington are corrupt."
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He doubts Harris would undertake similar measures, suggesting her administration would maintain the status quo.

Sanctuary Cities

Addressing sanctuary cities, O’Reilly commends Trump’s legal actions against cities like Chicago and New York for not complying with federal immigration laws.

"Trump administration has sued Chicago and New York City...He's denying federal funds to a whole bunch of people who aren't cooperating with homeland Security."
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He asserts that Harris would not pursue such confrontations, implying a continuation of permissive local immigration policies.

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Policies

O’Reilly shifts focus to DEI initiatives, arguing against their implementation and crediting Trump's administration for curbing these practices.

"DEI banishment is...we should be hired or accepted in school or given preference in life because of your skin color or gender. It's not what the Constitution says."
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He criticizes Harris’s background, claiming her political rise was based on identity politics rather than merit.

"Kamala Harris was a DEI person herself. She loves DEI...propelled her from a local politician in San Francisco into the Senate."
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O’Reilly supports the removal of DEI policies, contending that it fosters a more unified and merit-based society.

Conclusion

Bill O’Reilly concludes by affirming his support for Trump's vision and actions, asserting that Trump's leadership has had a positive impact on the nation. He maintains that Kamala Harris's presidency would have led to a less effective administration, emphasizing significant policy differences and potential setbacks.

"That's why I voted for Trump, because I know Kamala Harris would have made it worse."
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O’Reilly acknowledges ongoing challenges but remains optimistic about Trump's ability to execute his agenda and improve national conditions.

This episode presents a critical perspective on Kamala Harris's potential presidency by juxtaposing it with the early actions of Donald Trump's administration. Bill O’Reilly systematically outlines ten key areas where he believes Trump's leadership has been more effective, providing listeners with a thought-provoking analysis of alternative political trajectories.

Transcript

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What if Kamala Harris had been elected president? Do you ever ponder that? I have. And I thought she was a very weak candidate. I thought she was a very weak senator from California, Vice President. I don't know really what she did. I was concentrated on Biden so much, I don't know what Harris did. I mean, they appointed her border czarrette or something and she did nothing. Didn't want any part of that. I know that. But on a day to day basis, I can't tell you whether she was good or bad or what she did, I have no idea. But I do know that since Donald Trump has been President 31 days, as we record this, an amazing amount of things have happened, none of which would have happened had Vice President Harris been elected. None of it. And let me run it down for you. So 24 hostages have been released in Gaza. Joe Biden couldn't get any out. Years weren't even negotiations going on. He couldn't do anything and neither could Harris. Now remember on a view when the ladies asked the Vice President, would you do anything differently than President Biden? She goes, I can't think of anything. That was the end of her, by the way. And I went, what? Don't you want to get the hostages out of Gaza? Wouldn't you like to go over there? So once Trump was elected, the whole complexion in the Middle east changed. Okay? And we got 24 hostages out and more to come. I hope that's the deal I was involved with that I can't report it, but I will write about it down the road. So I know exactly what happened there. And it was because of Donald Trump's presence and the fear that inspires in Iran, particularly that that hostage thing happens. And that's number one. Number two, the Department of Government Efficiency, Doge, big controversy, huge. But that department is needed. We waste trillions of dollars in this country. That's my money. That's your money. I don't want to waste it. I don't care about Elon Musk. One way or the other, if he can uncover the fraud and waste. Good. But do you think Kamala Harris would have established a Department of Government Efficiency? No, Never would have happened. Number three, Ukraine negotiations. Big controversy. All right, there's Trump telling Putin that, hey, it's Ukraine's fault and all that, which it isn't. But Trump wants Bad Vlad to sign a cease fire. Are you going to butter up Bad Vlad now? Biden, Putin wouldn't even talk to him. There was no chance of any negotiation in that war because Putin wouldn't talk to him. Trump's elected. Putin's talking to Trump. Now, you may disagree with what Trump's saying. You know, Ukraine didn't start the war as we went over this week. But Trump's belief is Ukraine could have made a deal and the war wouldn't have started. That's what Trump believes. I don't know. I'm not endorsing, I'm just telling. But Putin's talking to him. Lavrov went to Saudi Arabia to talk to Rubio, our Secretary of State. Did anybody talk to the Biden people from Russia? No. Okay, number five, gas and oil regulations drastically cut. For two years, Biden strangled the gas and oil industry. Strangled it. And then when the inflation got so high and people were almost rebelling, Biden pulled some of those regulations off. Okay, now, Kamala, I have no idea, but I know because of the global warming pressure, that should do anything to help the gas and oil people. Number six, border security. First 11 days that Trump is sitting there in the Oval Office, encounters between foreign nationals illegally coming across the southern border and Border patrol dropped 93%. 93% in 11 days. Biden, he wanted them to come. Come on. Come on in. No restraints, no supervision. Come on. It wasn't that hard to seal that border up, was it? Then Kamala would have done that? I don't think so. Okay, then the deportation of criminal migrants. It's about 6,000 have been deported so far, according to Homeland Security. That slowed down. I'm keeping my eye on that because it got off to a fast start. But now it's not as easy as the Trump administration thought it was going to be. And. But Kamala wouldn't have deported anybody, I don't think. Mexican troops at the border. Claudia Scheinbau, President of Mexico. Oh, okay. You want 10,000 Mexican troops? President Trump either them right there. Four years. Biden didn't get one. Not one. Kamala doesn't even know where the border is. But all of a sudden, 10,000 Mexican troops appear at the border. And that stops the human migration and some of the drug smuggling. Okay, next one. Trump signed 68 executive orders in 31 days. In his first 31 days, Biden signed 32. Most of the 32 that Biden signed were knocking stuff out that Trump had in place. But Trump is now creating an apparatus designed to restructure the federal government because he believes. Donald Trump believes that the feds in Washington are corrupt. Did Kamala Harris believe that? Apparently not. Never said one word about corrupt federal government on the campaign trail. And the final one is sanctuary cities. Trump administration has sued Chicago and New York City and the states of Illinois and New York, saying, look, you're not obeying federal law. They're going to haul you in. And he's denying federal funds to a whole bunch of people who aren't cooperating with homeland Security. Kamala do that? No. So there are 10 things, vivid things. If Kamala Harris had won the election. Now, to me, most of those things that Trump is doing, the intent is good. Now, you may disagree with that. All right. But I'm seeing this as overall a positive. I think I forgot dei banishment. Dei banishment is. Now, a lot of Americans like dei. They believe that you should be hired or accepted in school or given preference in life because of your skin color or gender. They believe that that's not what the Constitution says. It's not what the Supreme Court has ruled. Remember, the Supreme Court knocked out affirmative action. Okay. I think that we're all in this pool, and we shouldn't be divided by skin color or gender. You compete, it's a meritocracy. So I'm happy DEI is out of there. But Kamala was a DEI person herself. She loves dei. If you study the background of Kamala Harris, she rose in California politics based on her color and gender, not accomplishments. The Democratic machine took her, and the guy, the architect of her career was former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Know that if you follow politics. And they propelled her from a local politician in San Francisco into the Senate, and then Biden shows her to be vp. Now, I believe Biden did it for DEI reasons, but I can't prove that. I mean, certainly Kamala Harris did not distinguish herself in the Senate. Anyway, DEI is gone. That never would have happened either. So that is your rundown. We live in a totally different country now because of the November vote. I think it's better, but the jury's still out on a whole bunch of stuff. So where Trump has got a vision that I support, not 100%, but basically, all right, now he's got to execute that vision and he's got to make things happen. Got to bring those prices down, got to get a deal in Ukraine. I think he will. Okay. And he's got to basically make it better. That's why I voted for Trump, because I know Kamala Harris would have made it worse.