The O'Reilly Update, March 29, 2025

Summary

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis Episode: The O'Reilly Update, March 29, 2025 Release Date: March 29, 2025

No Spin. Just Facts. Always looking out for you.

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1. Introduction

Bill O’Reilly opens the weekend edition of "The O’Reilly Update," setting the stage for a comprehensive analysis of the week’s most pressing news stories in America.

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2. Mike Slater’s News Segment

a. Elise Stefanik’s Ambassador Nomination Withdrawal

Mike Slater delves into the political maneuvering surrounding Elise Stefanik, who was initially nominated by former President Trump as the Ambassador to the United Nations. Originally, her confirmation hearing was slated for Tuesday and was expected to proceed smoothly. However, Trump decided to unnominate her due to complications in her congressional race. Specifically, the lack of primaries in New York special elections, where 15 county chairs within her district select the nominee, raised concerns about potential vote-splitting with a unified Democratic Party. As a result, "Stefanik will remain the representative for that district" (00:40).

b. Florida Special Election

Two significant special elections are set for Tuesday, with one in Florida replacing Mike Waltz’s congressional seat, as Waltz has assumed the role of national security advisor. Waltz had previously won his seat by a substantial 33-point margin. The Democratic challenger is heavily outspending the Republican candidate, Randy Fine, by a 10 to 1 ratio. Slater warns that even a minor Republican victory could heighten concerns among moderate Republicans regarding support for Trump. He states, "if Randy Fine in a plus 30 district can only win by a few points that election as on Tuesday, Randy Fine [is] open for a major blowout" (02:15).

c. Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Another pivotal election on Tuesday is for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. Conservative candidate Brad Schimmel emphasizes the significance of this race, asserting that a progressive win would lead to redrawing congressional district lines, potentially causing Republicans to lose their majority in the House by the 2026 elections. Schimmel highlights the broader implications of the court's composition on national politics.

d. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Job Cuts

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a reduction of 10,000 full-time employees, adding to the 10,000 who previously left through buyouts or early retirements. This downsizing brings the total number of HHS employees to 62,000. RFK Jr. justifies the cuts by stating, "we aren't just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic" (04:00).

e. Elon Musk’s Critique on Government Spending and DOGE

Brett Bayer's interview with Elon Musk and DOGE leaders reveals Musk’s frustration with government inefficiency, particularly regarding a $1 billion mishap where a simple online survey should have cost around $10,000 with SurveyMonkey. Musk criticizes the government for wasting resources and cites that "40% of the phone calls to the Social Security Administration are fraudsters" (05:10). He warns that without mission completion, "the ship of America will sink".

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3. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day

a. Critique of Democratic Senators and Chuck Schumer

Bill O’Reilly criticizes Democratic senators for undermining Trump’s intelligence personnel, highlighting the deep divisions within the country. He argues that Democratic actions mirror GOP tactics, stating, "if the Biden administration had screwed up an important security meeting, as the Trumpers did on March 15, GOP sharks absolutely would have done the same thing" (04:00).

O’Reilly takes aim at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, accusing him of "not loyal opposition, it's subversive". He lists policy areas where he believes opposition is detrimental, including eliminating wasteful spending, ceasing fire in Ukraine, and regaining border control. O’Reilly asserts, "you are a moron if you oppose eliminating wasteful spending, a ceasefire in Ukraine, regaining control of the border" (06:00). He contrasts Trump's efforts to address fiscal and security issues with Biden’s administration, emphasizing the staggering national debt of $36 trillion and the surge in foreign national admissions under Biden.

b. Audience Interactions and Responses

Bill engages with audience members, addressing their concerns and questions:

• Todd Marsteller from York, Pennsylvania questions the plausibility of the Atlantic leak story being an internal sabotage effort against Trump. O’Reilly dismisses conspiratorial thinking, responding, "We don't do conspiracies here, Todd" (07:00).

• Thomas Concierge Member inquires about Goldberg’s mysterious phone connections within the Trump administration. O’Reilly insists on the necessity of uncovering these links, stating, "Absolutely need to find that out. That is a key question" (07:30).

• Meg Hornback from Chambly, Georgia praises an interview with Tom Holman, whom she describes as an honest and hardworking public servant. O’Reilly concurs, acknowledging Holman’s integrity.

• Scott Phillips from Buffalo, N.Y. raises an issue about removing illegal aliens, to which O’Reilly responds that while it's a criminal act to enter the country unlawfully, "you can't sweep and throw them out" due to asylum claims and Dreamers needing adjudication (08:00).

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4. Additional Insights

a. Donald Trump’s Musical Preferences

Bill shares an intriguing look into President Trump’s personal life, revealing his favorite songs and their significance:

• Metallica’s "Enter Sandman": Used as entrance music for Mariano Rivera, the Yankees’ closing pitcher.
• Elton John’s "Funeral for a Friend": Performed at Trump’s 2005 wedding with Melania, highlighting their long-standing friendship.
• James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti’s "It’s a Man’s World": Frequently played at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
• The Rolling Stones’ "You Can’t Always Get What You Want": Featured during Trump’s 2016 campaign.
• Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Phantom of the Opera" Theme: A nod to Trump’s appreciation for classic Broadway hits.
• Johnny Cash’s "Ring of Fire": Reflects the tumultuous aspects of love and relationships.
• Frank Sinatra’s "My Way": Trump’s number one playlist choice, encapsulating his sentiment of personal achievement and independence.

Additionally, Bill notes that numerous prominent musicians across genres have referenced Trump in their songs, demonstrating his pervasive influence in popular culture (08:34).

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5. Conclusion

Bill O’Reilly wraps up the episode by reinforcing the show's commitment to delivering unvarnished facts and insightful analysis. He encourages listeners to engage with the content through his website, YouTube channel, and invites community interaction by addressing listener questions.

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Key Quotes:

• Elise Stefanik’s Nomination: "Stefanik will remain the representative for that district." (00:40)

• Florida Special Election: "If Randy Fine in a plus 30 district can only win by a few points that election as on Tuesday, Randy Fine is open for a major blowout." (02:15)

• Elon Musk on Government Spending: "The ship of America will sink." (05:10)

• Chuck Schumer Critique: "You are a moron if you oppose eliminating wasteful spending, a ceasefire in Ukraine, regaining control of the border." (06:00)

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Transcript

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[Bill O'Reilly]

Here you are listening to the weekend edition of the O'Reilly update. Coming up next, the News with Mike Slater.

[Mike Slater]

Thanks, Bill. Here's what's happening this week in America. Unnominated special elections, HHS firings and some major Doge updates. That's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, Elise Stefanik was Trump's nominee to be the ambassador to the United Nations. Her confirmation hearing was set for Tuesday and it was smooth sailing. But Trump unnominated her. Why? Because of the drama in her congressional race that would have replaced her. New York special elections are a bit odd. They don't have primaries. Instead, there's 15 counties in her congressional district, and those county chairs decide who the nominee is going to be. There was such a concern that Republicans would split the vote with a unified Democratic Party that they can't risk it. So Stefanik will remain the representative for that district. Now, there are two huge special elections this Tuesday. One in Florida, the congressional seat that replaces Mike Waltz's district. He's now the national security advisor. Mike Waltz won this seat by 33 points in the last election. Now, the Democrat running to replace him has outspent the Republican Randy Fine, 10 to 1. And the Democrats are fired up and putting all eggs in this basket to win something. Even a slight win by the Republicans could make moderate Republicans in much more moderate or even blue districts much more concerned about supporting Trump. If Randy fine in a plus 30 district can only win by a few points that election as on Tuesday, Randy Fine, of course, open for a major blowout. Also on Tuesday is the election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. I spoke with the conservative candidate, Brad Schimmel the other day. He said this race is important because if his opponent wins, it will be a progressive court. And they said they will redraw the congressional district lines and draw out two seats that are currently held by Republicans. That alone could cause Republicans to lose the majority in the house in the 2026 election. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that 10,000 full time employees will lose their jobs. That's on top of 10,000 who already left the agency from buyout offers or early retirements. There will now be 62,000 full time employees at HHS. RFK Jr. Said we aren't just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic. Brett Bayer interviewed Elon Musk and many of the DOGE leaders. Elon said it is astounding how casually they would the government would waste a billion dollars or more. He said there was a simple online survey, 10 Questions. It would have cost $10,000 with SurveyMonkey, but someone charged the government a billion dollars. They said 40% of the phone calls to the Social Security Administration are fraudsters. Elon said if their mission is not complete, the ship of America will sink. I'm Mike Slater. Bill O'Reilly with your message of the day next.

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[Bill O'Reilly]

Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the day on this Thursday, watching the Democratic senators rough up the Trump intel people reinforces the perils of our divided country. Yes, if the Biden administration had screwed up an important security meeting, as the Trumpers did on March 15, GOP sharks absolutely would have done the same thing. Pound home the embarrassment that's national politics these days. But I don't have to like it. Also, hearing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer try to save his own butt by saying he'll oppose everything President Trump does isn't loyal opposition, it's subversive. Putting partisanship aside, you are a moron if you oppose eliminating wasteful spending, a ceasefire in Ukraine, regaining control of the border. That's a destructive point of view to oppose those things, Chuck, especially when you cheered on Joe Biden's damaging policies. I mean, you don't have to love Trump's style, but the man is trying to mitigate several fiscal and security problems that Biden allowed 36 trillion in debt, 12 million foreign nationals admitted, hundreds of thousands dead from Mexican narcotics. Where were you on those things, Chuck. Nowhere man. To quote the Beatles yes, the Trump team screwed up the Houthi terrorist meeting. I'm not happy about it. The Democrats are. They shouldn't be. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billoriley.com billoriley.com name in town if you wish to opine. Okay. YouTube. We want you to go on our channel. It's free. YouTube.com/Bill O'Reilly, we got Bernie Sanders. I analyze he's a communist and what he's doing, you'll like it. Go to the mail. Let's go to Todd Marsteller, York, Pennsylvania. Bill, thank you for all you do. I'm simply finding it hard to believe the Atlantic leak story wasn't set up by someone inside the Trump administration to sabotage the president. We don't do conspiracies here, Todd. I mean, look, I know people live in that world. That's not where we live. No evidence to show that. Thomas CONCIERGE member Thank you, Thomas. Why is Goldberg's number in the phone of any senior official of the Trump administration? We need to find that out. Absolutely need to find that out. That is a key question. Aman CONCIERGE MEMBER thank you. Fact that Goldberg is a Trump hater is no excuse and there's no room for error. Isn't anyone in charge of vetting attendance at these meetings? Apparently, no. So it better be in the future. This would if this happens again, and I don't think it will, it'll be unbelievable. Meg Hornback, Chambly, Georgia. Just watch your interview with Tom Holman. Excellent questions, clear and concise. I didn't know that Homan worked for Obama at one time. Comes across as an honest, hard working guy. Okay, I'm going to agree with all that. I think Tom Holman is a good public servant. Scott Phillips, Buffalo, N.Y. question about removing illegal aliens. Criminal or not, they are all criminals by definition. They broke the law just by entering a country. They should all be removed. That's not going to happen. And I said that even before the election. You can't do it because some undocumented migrants are here on asylum claims that have to be adjudicated. That's a big portion. That's who Biden let in like crazy. And others are dreamers. Their parents brought them here and that has to be adjudicated, too. You can't just sweep and throw them out. That will never happen. In a moment, something you might not know.

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[Bill O'Reilly]

Brings you something you might not know. When he's not running the country, Donald Trump likes to play DJ at his home base in Mar? A Lago, Florida. While the Commander in Chief is a well known fan of the song ymca, there are other tunes on the president's playlist that may surprise you. Here are Trump's top songs ranked by Spotify. Metallica Enter Sandman the heavy metal riff was once the entrance music for the New York Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera. Elton John Funeral for a Friend the Rocket man performed at Donald Trump's 2005 wedding with Melania. The two remain friends, John and Trump. Melania is still his wife. Next, a duet for from James Brown and the opera singer Luciano Bavarate. It's a man's World. The Motown ballad is often played at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Then the Rolling Stones. You can't always get what you want song was performed during Trump's 2016 campaign featuring lyrics you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need. Next, the theme from Phantom of the Opera. The musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber was the biggest Broadway hit in the 1980s and 90s. Then Johnny Cash. Ring of Fire, the 1963 song chronicles the burning pain of love, marriage, divorce and death. And finally, number one on President Trump's playlist, Frank Sinatra and My way. I traveled each and every highway and more, much more than this, I did it my way. And here's something else you might not know. Donald Trump is not just a fan of music. He's often named in some songs. Notable musicians who have referenced Trump the Beastie Boys, Lou Reed, Ice Cube, Kanye West, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Kid Rock and Jay Z. Back after this.

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[Bill O'Reilly]

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