O'Reilly on Biden's First Public Appearance After Leaving the White House - Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

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Episode: O'Reilly on Biden's First Public Appearance After Leaving the White House
Release Date: March 25, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, host Bill O'Reilly delves into former President Joe Biden's first public appearance following his departure from the White House. The discussion centers around Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attending the opening night of Shakespeare's "Othello" at the Barrymore Theater. O'Reilly provides his candid opinions on Biden's presidency, his personal observations from the event, and broader reflections on political accountability.

Joe Biden’s Appearance at the Barrymore Theater

Bill O’Reilly opens the episode by recounting the recent event where Joe Biden and Jill Biden attended the premiere of "Othello," featuring eminent actors such as Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Health Concerns and Public Appearance:

"I was worried about Mr. Biden's health. He disappeared. You haven't heard from him for more than two months. Haven't seen him. And I was going, wow. And now he looked pretty resplendent in his tuxedo." [00:31]

O'Reilly expresses relief at seeing Biden in good spirits and health, countering fears that had arisen due to Biden's prolonged absence from the public eye.
Critique of the Event's Exclusivity:

"They walked on into the theater. Free seats. They did not pay. The production, of course, gives VIPs freebies to come on in for publicity purposes." [01:15]

He criticizes the practice of offering complimentary seats to VIPs for publicity, suggesting a predetermined positive portrayal rather than genuine interest.
Perspective on Shakespearean Theater:

"I can't get into Shakespeare, so I try to watch Denzel and King Lear, which he did in the past. I couldn't get through it." [03:00]

O'Reilly shares his personal struggles with Shakespearean plays, highlighting a disconnect between highbrow art and mass appeal. Despite acknowledging Shakespeare's genius, he admits to not fully appreciating the Bard's work.

Assessment of Joe Biden’s Presidency

A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to O’Reilly’s critical evaluation of Biden’s time in office.

Overall Performance:

"He was the second worst president in our history. He did terrible things policy wise." [04:10]

O'Reilly ranks Biden unfavorably among U.S. presidents, citing poor policy decisions as the primary reason for his negative assessment.
Allegations of Financial Impropriety:

"I don't know how much of a grifter he is as far as the money is concerned. I think I will find that out because I am actively looking to see if he personally benefited by all the money that came into his brother and son." [04:45]

He voices suspicions regarding potential financial misconduct involving Biden's family, indicating ongoing investigations to determine if Biden personally profited from political dealings.
Conditional Stance on Biden’s Reputation:

"If I find out that he did, then my opinion will change of him." [05:20]

O'Reilly maintains that his current negative view of Biden is contingent on uncovering definitive evidence of financial impropriety.

Reflections on Live Broadcasting vs. Television

Shifting slightly from political commentary, O'Reilly touches upon the challenges of live broadcasting compared to traditional television.

Difficulty of Live Shows:

"And so I do live stuff, I do live stuff. And it's much harder than tv, by the way. Much harder because you are so close to the audience that'll give you instant feedback if you're mucking it up. That okay. So you got to really concentrate." [04:30]

He emphasizes the heightened pressure and immediacy of live broadcasting, underscoring the necessity for heightened concentration and adaptability.

Conclusion

Bill O’Reilly concludes by reiterating his contentment with Biden's visible health and demeanor but maintains a critical stance on his presidency. He underscores the importance of accountability and transparency, particularly concerning financial matters involving high-ranking officials and their families.

"But I'm glad he was in good spirits and good health as he showed up to see Othello." [05:40]

This episode encapsulates O'Reilly's unwavering commitment to presenting facts as he sees them, coupled with his characteristic skepticism towards political figures.

Notable Quotes

On Biden’s Health:

"He looked pretty resplendent in his tuxedo." [00:31]
On Shakespeare’s Artistry:

"He's a giant genius. But I can't get into it." [02:15]
On Live Broadcasting:

"Much harder because you are so close to the audience that'll give you instant feedback if you're mucking it up." [04:30]
On Presidential Ranking:

"He was the second worst president in our history." [04:10]
On Potential Financial Misconduct:

"I am actively looking to see if he personally benefited by all the money that came into his brother and son." [04:45]

This comprehensive summary captures the essence of Bill O’Reilly’s analysis and viewpoints regarding Joe Biden's initial public engagement post-presidency, providing listeners with a clear understanding of the key discussions and insights presented in the episode.

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So did you see former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden showing up at the Barrymore Theater for the opening night of Shakespeare's Othello? Ooh, I was happy to see it because I was worried about Mr. Biden's health. He disappeared. You haven't heard from him for more than two months. Haven't seen him. And I was going, wow. And now he looked pretty resplendent in his tuxedo. Jill looked good. They walked on into the theater. Free seats. They did not pay. The production, of course, gives VIPs freebies to come on in for publicity purposes. Now, Othello is a big ticket item because you have Denzel Washington, one of the finest actors in America, and Jake Guillenhall, I think that's how you say his last name, who's a Hollywood star, together doing Shakespeare. And I think they're getting a thousand bucks for the good seats piece. Now will I go to see Othello? No, not. Because I. If I wanted to, I'd pay the money. But I can't get into Shakespeare, so I try to watch Denzel and King Lear, which he did in the past. I couldn't get through it. There's a lot of for art thou's and all of that. Now I understand the brilliance of the Bard, all right. I went over to his house when I was living in England, Stratford on Avon. Okay, I. I got it. He's a giant genius. But I can't get into it. I don't know why. I just. I guess it's the Levittown in me. I don't know. But you're going, hey, you want to go see A Midsummer Night's Dream? And I go, no. Is a lot of rhetoric. There's a lot of chat, not so much action, you know. But I have a very old book with all of Shakespeare's plays that is valuable, and I look at it from time to time. But when you're reading it, you can put it down, get a snack, you can watch the Islanders or the Knicks, you know, and then go back to it. When you're there in the theater for two and a half hours, it's like, oh, you really have to like it. Although the artistry that Denzel Washington would bring to the role, substantial. Again, all I'm not sure about, but I'm sure he is very good. He'd have to be to stand up against Denzel. You know, I saw Robert Downey Jr. S play earlier. Now, it was what, October? October of last year? 24. He was at Lincoln center. And I know Downey and he's a good guy. Now, the play was terrible. I'm sorry. But he was brilliant. And so all I did is was focusing on him and how he delivered his lines and what his body language was when he wasn't speaking and how he moved on that stage. Because I do live stuff, too. You may be aware we're doing a big show, Westbury Music Fair on Sunday with Stephen A. Smith and Chris Cuomo. So I do live stuff. And it's much harder than tv, by the way. Much harder because you are so close to the audience that'll give you instant feedback if you're mucking it up. That okay. So you got to really concentrate. It's an art form anyway. So I if I did go to Othello, which I won't, unless somebody gives me free tickets, and maybe I would go, I would zero in on both the actors and pretty much try to ride the other stuff out. But to recap, I was happy to. I don't have anything personally against Joe Biden. He was the second worst president in our history. He did terrible things policy wise. I don't know how much of a grifter he is as far as the money is concerned. I think I will find that out because I am actively looking to see if he personally benefited by all the money that came into his brother and son. And if I find out that he did, then my opinion will change of him. But I'm glad he was in good spirits and good health as he showed up to see Othello.
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