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Mike Slater
My name is Mike Slater. I have a podcast called Politics by Faith. I was just talking to a friend of mine who said he hasn't been able to follow the news lately. It's been too much. It's too crazy. It's driving him crazy. And he's just checked out. If you feel that way sometimes, too, I think you'll really like our podcast Politics by Faith. We take the main story of the day and we run it through the Bible. What does the Bible say about this? It's amazing, but it's all there. And then God tells us what to do. We don't even have to figure it out. The answers are right there. He gives us the answers. Politics by Faith. Please join us over there. You can listen to it wherever you're listening to this podcast right now. Politics by Faith.
Bill O'Reilly
Hey, Bill O'Reilly here with a bonus about my interview with Donald Trump on Wednesday night, which was broadcast on News Nation. I hope you saw it. Big town hall. If you are a premium member to billorily.com and if you're not, you might want to check that out. Get a free book. It will enhance your life. You know that this was a rollicking affair and premium members can see it in a 30 minute cut down. So that's a good watch. Now, my main theme was to ask the president, not about some illegal alien who might have been mistakenly deported, not about something he said five years ago, none of that. All right? Which is what the pinheads at the networks do. They gotcha, gotcha. Trying to get him, trying to embarrass him. We don't do that. The main thing I wanted to talk to President Trump about was you, the American worker, the honest American person. You have a right to be fearful. And many millions are because of the tariffs. Right? And the stock market. Crazy gyrations. People are afraid that can lead to significant economic decline. Okay? The president is steadfast in saying, no, this is going to help the economy and it's going to boom. It's just a matter of when. But that's the key word, when. So if it takes too long, the economic damage is done and he's not going to be able to unravel it. I'll use Joe Biden as an example. So when the prices went crazy, up more than 9% on food and fuel and insurance was even worse, Joe Biden kept going. Bidenomics is working. You're just too stupid to know it. No, Biden army is great and America's. That's when they turned against him. They go, no, it's not great. And when you saying it's great makes you look like a boob. Okay? And dishonest to boot. By nominal working. We're not at the point where we could say that about the tariff stuff yet, because it's not defined by nomics. Was defined because those prices came in and they held for more than what, two years? Okay? So my main thrust on Wednesday when I interviewed the President for News Nation was about that. And I understand economics, I understand it takes a while, but I also understand his urgency here. So let me run a clip and then we'll discuss what the President said. Go. But do you have a timeline yourself? Do you say, look, it's gotta stabilize by this time fall? Because remember, if it doesn't stabilize this time next year, Democrats may win the midterms. So there is risk here, big risk.
Donald Trump
That's true. It is true. And I just think that I'll be able to convince people how good this is. This is what other countries have done to us. We've been the laughingstock and the whipping post. We've been ripped off by every country practically in the world. Just ripped off on trade and by the way, ripped off with NATO and the military, too, because we supported NATO to a tune. That was almost at one point, until I became president, it was close to 100%. We were spending. So we're spending on Naito to protect Europe, and then on Europe, they're ripping us off on trade. But if you look at the European Union, they've been brutal to the United states. We lose $300 billion, $350 billion a year to Europe. They don't take our cars. We take 10 million of their cars. That's getting better products. Take their farm products. And it has to change.
Bill O'Reilly
All right?
Donald Trump
So, okay, but I'm willing to be. I'm willing to be the one that does that, but it has to change, and I've been given a lot of credit.
Bill O'Reilly
Well, one thing is that none of the other modern presidents would take this on because it's too risky. So from Eisenhower on, nobody would do it because they didn't want an upheaval in the economy, which is what we're seeing now. So President Trump is a disruptor. He's disrupting not only capitalism and economics in the United States, but the liberal culture, the woke stuff, and immigration. So he's disrupting all three of those things at once. Now, the American public are behind him on the border and immigration, most of us. All right, and on the woke stuff, you know, the trans men playing against women, he has a solid majority backing him. But when you mess with people's money, when their hard earned money that they've invested goes down, that's a whole different emotional spectrum there. That's right where you live. Right where I live. Okay. And whether it works or not will define Donald Trump's legacy. If the economy does bounce big and he gets the trade deals he wants, he'll go down into Reagan territory as far as presidential greatness is concerned, because Reagan disrupted the Soviet Union. You might remember that the left wing press hated Ronald Reagan. They kept pounding him because he was spending so much money on defense and which ultimately bankrupted the Soviet Union. So it collapsed and Reagan was like, brrr, I'm gonna, I'm breaking these guys. That's what Trump is doing to the economy. He goes, I'm going to break this corrupt system. I'm going to bring all this investment to the United States and the trade deals are not going to be corrupt anymore. Big, big thing. If he can do it, though, he ascends. Now, there were some other disruptors in the presidency, but not many. Andrew Jackson, now there was a, when he was president, 1820s, there was a big controversy about national bank in Washington controlling the currency or each state having its own. And Jackson didn't want the national bank, hated it because, no, no, it gives too much power to the federal government. He wanted the states to regulate. Huge, huge brawl, okay? And ultimately Jackson lost. The national feds took over, but not until he was out of office. But it was, boy, was it bloody. Lincoln was a major disruptor because when Abraham Lincoln came in, the Civil War was a fait accompli. Now, Lincoln could have surrendered to the south and said, ah, you know, you can pretty much do what you want. Don't fight, don't secede, and I'll let you do it. That's what Buchanan did. The worst president ever before Lincoln. But Lincoln came in and said, no, you know, if we have to fight, we're going to fight for the union. And that's what happened. That was a major disruption, obviously in the country. More than a million people were killed in that war. All right, so then after Lincoln, we didn't have, you know, us. Grant was a little bit of a disruptor, but not much. And then it went to Teddy Roosevelt in the beginning of the 20th century, and he was the only other president beside Trump that took on the capitalistic system at the time. The robber barons, Rockefeller, JP Morgan, these guys, the big industrials were running the entire economy paying American workers nothing. And American workers were dying on a job in record numbers because there were no protections. Where do you see? I got a big chapter on that in Confronting Evil, which is out in September, about these robber barons, how bad they were. And Teddy Roosevelt was appalled. He went after them, the trust buster. Bloody bloody. Because these guys were billionaires. They. They tried to bribe Teddy, they tried to do everything to him. Teddy beat them. But again, it took a while and it was nasty. Okay. Then we went to fdr. Franklin Roosevelt, he was a disruptor because he had to be. The depression wiped out the US Economy and people were starving in the streets. And he had to set up a whole different federal system that would help these people. That disrupted the. But he succeeded FDR and then World War II, that wasn't so much of a disruption. We had to fight there. We were attacked. But after Roosevelt, Truman disrupted a little bit, but not much. And then there were none other to Trump. That's why the American people are so stunned in the first hundred days, because they never seen anything like this in their lifetime. Most people were not alive when FDR was in office. And when Trump comes in, he blows everything up, culture, border and economy in 100 days. It's like, boom. Now, final thing, why is he doing it? Shock and awe. It's always worked for him. Worked on a border. Trump came in, executive order, threatened Mexico, Mexican, put the troops on the south side of the border. Boom. Shut down. Shock and all. No negotiation, no new law. Boom. Trump believes that shock and all works for him. He could be wrong on the tariffs. If he is, then his legacy is destroyed. He knows that. I can assure you, because I do speak to the President. But he is firmly. And people believe what they want to believe. I know, but, boy, this guy is 100% in that he's going to win this tariff war. Thank you for watching this bonus on YouTube. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I hope you go to my website, billoriley.com it's great. You'll love it. And sign up for premium membership. It will enhance your life big time. And we will see you again soon.
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis Episode Summary: BONUS: Bill O'Reilly on Asking President Trump Questions That Matter to YOU! Release Date: May 2, 2025
In this bonus episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, host Bill O’Reilly delves into his recent interview with former President Donald Trump, which aired on News Nation. The discussion centers around key economic policies, Trump's approach to leadership, and his impact as a disruptive force in American politics. This summary captures the essence of their conversation, highlighting critical insights, notable quotes, and the broader implications of Trump’s strategies.
Bill O’Reilly opens the episode by referencing his interview with Donald Trump, emphasizing its significance and encouraging listeners to become premium members at billoreilly.com to access a condensed 30-minute version of the town hall discussion. He sets the stage for the episode by outlining his approach to questioning the former president.
O’Reilly underscores that his primary focus during the interview was on issues directly affecting the American worker. He intentionally avoided distractions often presented by other networks, such as topics about illegal immigration or past statements by Trump. Instead, he concentrated on the economic fears plaguing millions of Americans due to tariffs and volatile stock market trends.
Bill O’Reilly [04:01]: “My main thrust on Wednesday when I interviewed the President for News Nation was about that. And I understand economics, I understand it takes a while, but I also understand his urgency here.”
O’Reilly criticizes mainstream media networks for their tendency to focus on sensational or divisive topics to attract viewership, which he refers to derogatorily as "gotcha" journalism. He contrasts this with his approach, which seeks to address substantive issues that matter to ordinary Americans.
Bill O’Reilly [00:39]: “All right, my main theme was to ask the president, not about some illegal alien who might have been mistakenly deported, not about something he said five years ago, none of that... trying to embarrass him. We don't do that.”
The episode includes a direct comparison between Trump's and Joe Biden’s economic policies. O’Reilly argues that Biden’s approach, which he terms "Bidenomics," has failed to control inflation, citing a significant increase in prices for food, fuel, and insurance. He suggests that Biden’s inability to manage these economic challenges has led to public disillusionment.
Bill O’Reilly [02:30]: “When the prices went crazy, up more than 9% on food and fuel and insurance was even worse, Joe Biden kept going. Bidenomics is working. You're just too stupid to know it.”
In the interview segment, Donald Trump addresses the economic challenges facing the United States, particularly focusing on trade imbalances and the impact of NATO spending.
Donald Trump [04:56]: “I've been ripped off by every country practically in the world. Just ripped off on trade and by the way, ripped off with NATO and the military, too... We lose $300 billion, $350 billion a year to Europe.”
Trump emphasizes his commitment to renegotiating unfair trade deals and reducing NATO expenditures, portraying these measures as essential for protecting American interests and revitalizing the economy.
O’Reilly positions Trump as a modern-day disruptor, drawing parallels with historical presidents who significantly altered the course of the nation. He argues that Trump’s multifaceted approach—challenging economic systems, confronting liberal cultural norms, and reforming immigration policy—sets him apart from his predecessors.
O’Reilly compares Trump to several transformative presidents:
Ronald Reagan: Just as Reagan disrupted the Soviet Union’s influence, Trump is disrupting what O’Reilly sees as a corrupt economic system.
Bill O’Reilly [04:57]: “If the economy does bounce big and he gets the trade deals he wants, he'll go down into Reagan territory as far as presidential greatness is concerned.”
Andrew Jackson: Highlighting Jackson’s fight against the national bank, O’Reilly draws a parallel to Trump’s battle against entrenched economic interests.
Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt: O’Reilly references Lincoln’s decisive leadership during the Civil War and Teddy Roosevelt’s efforts against the “robber barons,” positioning Trump within a lineage of presidents who faced and overcame significant national challenges.
Bill O’Reilly [03:50]: “President Trump is a disruptor. He's disrupting not only capitalism and economics in the United States, but the liberal culture, the woke stuff, and immigration.”
O’Reilly discusses the potential long-term impact of Trump’s economic strategies, emphasizing that success or failure will significantly shape Trump's legacy. He acknowledges the inherent risks associated with aggressive tariff implementations and trade renegotiations, suggesting that the outcome of these policies is pivotal.
Bill O’Reilly [05:00]: “If he can do it, though, he ascends... If he is wrong on the tariffs, then his legacy is destroyed. He knows that.”
O’Reilly expresses confidence in Trump’s ability to manage the “tariff war,” attributing to him a steadfast belief in his policies despite potential economic upheaval.
Bill O’Reilly wraps up the episode by reiterating the importance of understanding Trump’s disruptive role in contemporary politics. He emphasizes the broader implications of Trump’s policies on the American economy and cultural landscape, urging listeners to engage with his content for a deeper analysis.
Bill O’Reilly [05:30]: “Thank you for watching this bonus on YouTube. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I hope you go to my website, billoriley.com it's great. You'll love it. And sign up for premium membership. It will enhance your life big time. And we will see you again soon.”
Bill O’Reilly [00:39]: “My main thrust on Wednesday when I interviewed the President for News Nation was about that. And I understand economics, I understand it takes a while, but I also understand his urgency here.”
Bill O’Reilly [02:30]: “When the prices went crazy, up more than 9% on food and fuel and insurance was even worse, Joe Biden kept going. Bidenomics is working. You're just too stupid to know it.”
Donald Trump [04:56]: “I've been ripped off by every country practically in the world. Just ripped off on trade and by the way, ripped off with NATO and the military, too... We lose $300 billion, $350 billion a year to Europe.”
Bill O’Reilly [03:50]: “President Trump is a disruptor. He's disrupting not only capitalism and economics in the United States, but the liberal culture, the woke stuff, and immigration.”
Bill O’Reilly [05:00]: “If he can do it, though, he ascends... If he is wrong on the tariffs, then his legacy is destroyed. He knows that.”
This bonus episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis provides an in-depth exploration of Donald Trump’s economic policies and his role as a disruptive force in American politics. Through a blend of interview excerpts and historical context, O’Reilly presents a compelling narrative about Trump’s strategies, their potential outcomes, and their significance in shaping his presidential legacy. For listeners seeking a detailed analysis of Trump’s impact on the current economic and political landscape, this episode offers a comprehensive and engaging overview.