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Host: Bill O'Reilly
Episode Date: July 29, 2026
Theme: Government Fraud – Medicaid Suspensions in Minnesota and California
This edition of the O’Reilly Update centers on the suspension of federal Medicaid funds to Minnesota and California due to widespread fraud. Bill O'Reilly scrutinizes the response of state and federal authorities, explores the enabling factors behind such fraud, and points to what he sees as a lack of political will to address these issues—especially under progressive leadership.
“The Trump administration believes both states are allowing massive fraud to take place. Federal dollars are being stolen and local authorities are not doing much about it.” (01:02-01:15)
“We have reason to believe that money is being misused. We have a duty to stop the payments.” (01:19-01:26)
“State officials under Governor Tim Walz and radical Attorney General Keith Ellison did little. The feds had to make those cases.” (01:39-01:45)
“The truth is far left leadership enables this kind of fraud. Progressive politicians generally are not really interested in the theft of federal money, especially if immigrants are involved.” (01:50-02:05)
“The truth is far left leadership enables this kind of fraud.” – Bill O’Reilly (01:50)
“Prosecutors believe criminals in Minnesota stole at least $9 billion from the taxpayers.” – Bill O’Reilly (01:28)
“State officials under Governor Tim Walz and radical Attorney General Keith Ellison did little. The feds had to make those cases.” – Bill O’Reilly (01:39)
Bill O’Reilly maintains his trademark direct, no-nonsense style, emphasizing “just the facts.” The tone is critical, particularly of progressive state leadership, and he frames the issue as one of governmental accountability and public trust.
Summary:
Bill O’Reilly’s July 29, 2026, Morning Edition delivers a forceful critique of how state and federal authorities have responded to massive Medicaid fraud in Minnesota and California, highlighting what he considers the dangers of inadequate oversight and politically motivated inaction.