O'Reilly Update Morning Edition – December 16, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly

Overview

In this brief Morning Edition, Bill O’Reilly discusses the persistent media fixation on former President Donald Trump, especially during the holiday season. He focuses particularly on the pervasive Trump parodying on TV—specifically, the latest Saturday Night Live cold open. O’Reilly critiques the redundancy of such coverage and calls for a break, advocating for a more varied and creative comedic approach.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Media’s Ongoing Trump Coverage

• Media Obsession:
  O’Reilly questions whether it’s possible for media outlets to pause their coverage and criticism of Donald Trump during the holiday break.
  • "Do you think it's possible the media could pause the Trump bashing during the last two weeks of the year? Could that ever happen? Just pack it away over Christmas and New Year's? I don't think it's going to happen." (00:24)
• Dependence on Trump:
  He argues that both news and talk shows, as well as Democratic politicians, are heavily reliant on Trump as a focal point.
  • "What would TV news and talk shows do without the president? What would Democrats say? The answer is not much." (00:33)
  • He analogizes the opposition’s criticism of Trump to an addiction: "For his opposition, criticizing Donald Trump is like crack cocaine. They literally cannot stop doing it." (00:43)

Critique of Saturday Night Live’s Approach

• SNL’s Trump Parodies:
  O’Reilly zeroes in on Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) repeated choice of Trump as comedic material.
  • "This week, Saturday Night Live once again open with James Austin Johnson imitating President Trump. Johnson is a brilliant impersonator, but the bit was tedious. We've seen it over and over." (00:50)
• Lack of Freshness:
  He criticizes SNL’s approach as repetitive and tiresome.
  • "SNL simply doesn't know what to do anymore. So it repeats itself, hoping to please the bubble people who cannot get enough Trump mocking." (00:57)
• Call for Creativity:
  O’Reilly offers tongue-in-cheek suggestions for alternative SNL targets:
  • "There are many other targets SNL could open with: Putin throwing his advisors out of windows or Congressman Omar saying those who criticize Somalis of stealing a billion dollars are racist. Or Chuck Schumer suggesting softer treatment for drug cartels. You go, Chuck." (01:10)
  • He urges for the show's evolution:
    • "Saturday Night Live is 51 years old. I'd like the show to age gracefully. It's not overdoing. Trump is now a tired cliché. Stow it for a while." (01:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Media Addiction to Trump:

  • "For his opposition, criticizing Donald Trump is like crack cocaine. They literally cannot stop doing it." — Bill O'Reilly (00:43)

• On SNL’s Repetitive Parodies:

  • "Johnson is a brilliant impersonator, but the bit was tedious. We've seen it over and over." — Bill O’Reilly (00:51)
  • "SNL simply doesn't know what to do anymore. So it repeats itself, hoping to please the bubble people who cannot get enough Trump mocking." — Bill O’Reilly (00:57)

• On Alternative Comedy Targets:

  • "There are many other targets SNL could open with: Putin throwing his advisors out of windows or Congressman Omar saying those who criticize Somalis of stealing a billion dollars are racist. Or Chuck Schumer suggesting softer treatment for drug cartels. You go, Chuck." — Bill O’Reilly (01:10)

• On SNL’s Longevity:

  • "Saturday Night Live is 51 years old. I'd like the show to age gracefully. It's not overdoing. Trump is now a tired cliché. Stow it for a while." — Bill O’Reilly (01:24)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:23–00:45 – Media cannot pause Trump coverage
• 00:50–01:03 – SNL’s Trump impersonation: skillful but repetitive
• 01:10–01:24 – Suggested SNL alternatives and call for fresh material

Tone & Language

Bill O’Reilly maintains his trademark direct, wry, and slightly sardonic tone throughout, blending critique with humor and calling for a more varied and meaningful discourse—both in news coverage and comedy.

This summary reflects the key commentary and opinions from the Morning Edition, skipping commercial advertisements and non-content sections.