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Episode: O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, September 18, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Date: September 18, 2025

Episode Overview

In this Morning Edition, Bill O’Reilly delivers commentary on a heated exchange before the Senate Judiciary Committee involving FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff. O’Reilly unpacks the implications of Patel’s forceful pushback against Schiff, focusing on issues of political conduct, abuse of power, and the ongoing political strife in the United States.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

FBI Director Kash Patel vs. Senator Adam Schiff (00:17)

• Fiery Committee Testimony:
  Bill O’Reilly opens with a summary of FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, highlighting Patel’s unusually direct accusations against Senator Adam Schiff.
  • “FBI Director Kash Patel called militant left wing Senator Adam Schiff a liar, coward, and a disgrace. Wow.” — Bill O’Reilly (00:19)
• Context of the Clash:
  The conflict centered on Schiff’s questioning about the Bureau of Prisons’ transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell (Jeffrey Epstein’s associate) to a less restrictive federal prison. Schiff implied wrongdoing on Patel’s part.
  • O’Reilly clarifies, “Mr. Patel answered that the Bureau of Prisons ordered the transfer, not him, which is likely true.” (00:32)
• Possible Political Motivation:
  O’Reilly speculates there could have been a quid pro quo related to the recent Department of Justice interview with Maxwell but concedes there’s no direct evidence tying Patel.
• Patel’s Tactics and Schiff’s Record:
  O’Reilly supports Patel’s public confrontation, describing Schiff’s line of questioning as a continuation of the Senator’s pattern of antagonizing Trump and his supporters.
  • “Keshe Patel was smart to call Schiff out. Despite the validity of the question. The senator has a long record of hateful statements directed at President Trump and his supporters.” (00:41)
• Criticism of Senator Adam Schiff:
  O’Reilly characterizes Schiff as someone who “heavily promoted the Russian collusion hoax” and continues to abuse his political power to damage Trump.
  • “It is obvious that Senator Schiff is abusing his position in Washington to undermine anything Trump.” (00:52)

Larger Political Implications (01:00)

• Abuse of Power:
  O’Reilly laments that California voters may not care about this conduct but warns, “Abuse of power is a very serious situation.” (01:04)
• Enduring Political Strife:
  He frames the episode as just the latest chapter in the American political divide:
  • “And so the political strife continues in the USA unabated. No relief in sight. Let the name calling begin.” (01:10)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “FBI Director Kash Patel called militant left wing Senator Adam Schiff a liar, coward, and a disgrace. Wow.” – Bill O’Reilly (00:19)
• “Mr. Patel answered that the Bureau of Prisons ordered the transfer, not him, which is likely true, even though the Justice Department did interview Maxwell a few weeks ago. It could have been a quid pro quo. That’s possible.” – Bill O’Reilly (00:33)
• “Keshe Patel was smart to call Schiff out. Despite the validity of the question. The senator has a long record of hateful statements directed at President Trump and his supporters.” – Bill O’Reilly (00:41)
• “It is obvious that Senator Schiff is abusing his position in Washington to undermine anything Trump.” – Bill O’Reilly (00:52)
• “And so the political strife continues in the USA unabated. No relief in sight. Let the name calling begin.” – Bill O’Reilly (01:10)

Summary Flow

Bill O’Reilly delivers a sharp, fact-focused breakdown of the Senate Judiciary Committee confrontation, squarely placing blame on Adam Schiff for stirring political trouble and highlighting Kash Patel’s no-nonsense defense. He frames this event as representative of the nation’s unending partisan conflict, warning listeners about the dangers of political power being wielded as a weapon. The tone is direct, slightly sardonic, and leans toward support of Patel’s approach.

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