O’Reilly Update Morning Edition, November 28, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly

Episode Overview

On this morning’s brief edition, Bill O’Reilly analyzes recent comments from President Trump about an “enemy within” and explores the debate surrounding the radical left, dissent, and historical context for government response to political violence. O’Reilly seeks to examine these issues “without emotion,” focusing on the legal and constitutional boundaries for protest and state action.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

President Trump and the "Enemy Within"

• O’Reilly opens with:

  "President Trump believes there is a, quote, enemy within that he must deal with. That enemy is the radical left." (01:03)

• He explains the opposition’s view:

  "Those who oppose the president say this is just another example of an authoritarian leader trying to destroy freedom of speech, dissenting points of view." (01:16)

The Progressive Left’s Ideological Stance

• O’Reilly characterizes the progressive left as:

  "The progressive left generally believes America is not a noble country and never has been. They want total change, a more socialist economy, a less punitive justice system, DEI policies, open immigration." (01:28)

• He questions if these ideas pose real dangers but reaffirms legal protections:

  "Is that point of view dangerous? Well, I think it is, but it's allowed under the First Amendment." (01:37)

Limits of Free Expression: Lawbreaking and Violence

• O’Reilly draws a clear line:

  "What is not legal is law breaking, rioting, promoting violence. President Trump is certainly within his authority to confront those things, but he should provide backup for what he is doing." (01:43)

Historical Context: Vietnam Era Domestic Unrest

• O’Reilly references violent political movements of the 1960s and '70s

  "During the Vietnam War, there was a violent movement in the USA on a number of fronts. The Black Panthers, the Weathermen, the Symbionese Liberation Army." (01:54)

• He notes the government’s response:

  "The FBI was dispatched to deal with them and was largely successful." (02:05)

Closing Argument: Constitutional Means Must Prevail

• O’Reilly provides his bottom line:

  "Political violence of any kind is unacceptable. Decent people know that. And the enemy within that practices violence must be defeated by constitutional means." (02:11)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Defining Boundaries:

  "Is that point of view dangerous? Well, I think it is, but it's allowed under the First Amendment." (01:37)

• Absolute Condemnation:

  "Political violence of any kind is unacceptable. Decent people know that." (02:11)

• Historical Reference:

  "The FBI was dispatched to deal with them and was largely successful." (02:05)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:03 — President Trump and the "enemy within"
• 01:16 — Opposition: Fears of authoritarianism
• 01:28 — Ideology of the progressive left
• 01:37 — Legality under the First Amendment
• 01:43 — Illegality of lawbreaking and violence
• 01:54 — Historical context: 1960s-70s violent groups
• 02:05 — FBI response and effectiveness
• 02:11 — O’Reilly’s closing statement: constitutional solutions

Summary

In this episode, Bill O’Reilly critiques the radical left’s critique of America and contextualizes President Trump’s rhetoric about domestic enemies. He draws a distinction between dangerous ideas—which he personally opposes, but recognizes as constitutionally protected—and outright criminal or violent actions, which must be confronted by the authorities. To ground his argument, O’Reilly references past government responses to political violence and calls for any current response to be rooted in constitutional law, drawing a firm line against authoritarian overreach while also demanding zero tolerance for violence.