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Thank you, Bill. It is Thursday, September 11, 2025. The most influential young conservative leader, Charlie Kirk was assassinated yesterday afternoon while engaging in a debate at Utah Valley University. Charlie was 31 years old, a young father of a 4 year old daughter and a 1 year old son and his beautiful wife Erica, his wife, hours before the event started. Posted Online Psalms 461God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The President of the United States from the Oval Office said that Charlie fought for liberty and justice and is now a martyr for truth and freedom. He was also a man of deep, deep faith. And the President said, we take comfort that he is now at peace with God in heaven. But this is a dark moment for America. The President said that Charlie joyfully engaged with everyone interested in good faith debate on campuses nationwide where he championed his ideas with courage, logic, humor and grace. For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world's worst murderers and criminals. This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the kind of terrorism that we see in America today and it must stop right now. The President said my administration will find each and every one of those who are connected to this atrocity, including organizations that funded and supported. He finished saying the monster who attacked Charlie was attacking our whole country. An assassin tried to silence Charlie with a bullet, but he failed because we will ensure that his voice, his message and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come. The president ordered that flags across America fly at half staff until Sunday night. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was speaking with the troops yesterday where he pointed out that the flag was at half staff. He said that's because of the great Charlie Kirk. He said, the only assurance I can take is that I know he is with his Lord and Savior right now. He has heard the words, well done, good and faithful servant. RFK Jr said once again a bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era. My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech. Ben Carson said it was a privilege to call you a friend and to witness your unwavering faith and love for our country. As Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. John 11:25 A bit surprisingly, the New York Yankees held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before their game yesterday. The Yankees said that he funded the youth activist group Turning Point usa, a husband and father of two children, the President will be at Yankee Stadium today to honor the victims and heroes of 911 today, 24 years ago. First pitch, 7 o'.
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I'm Mike Slater. Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day. Next.
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Let's face it, the US Economy is under stress, national debt rising, trade war shaking the markets. And meanwhile, China is dumping the dollar and stockpiling gold. That's why I protected my savings with physical gold and silver through the only dealer I trust, American Hartford Gold. And you can do this. Get precious metals delivered to your door or place in a tax Advantage Gold IRA. They'll even help you roll over your existing IRA or 401, tax and penalty free. With billions in precious metals delivered, thousands of five star reviews and an A plus from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust American Hartford Gold as I do. Please call 866-326-5576 or text BILL to 998899. Again, that's 866-326-5576, or text BILL to 998999. Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the day on this Thursday. Stephen A. Smith was on the Hannity program the other night and said the Democratic Party needs a complete overhaul. Mr. Smith, Adam himself is surely correct. The party is a shambles because I believe it a strong two party system. I am now appointing myself as the architect of a brand new movement, an organization that puts the welfare of the American people above foolish progressive philosophy. A party that comes back to reality. First of all, the minority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, needs to retire and move to the villages in Florida. There Schumer would be issued a golf cart and pickleball racket. He would not be allowed to speak during the daytime. Schumer has no solutions to any vexing problems. Like his pal Joe Biden, the Dems need a vibrant leader. On the Hill, the Chuckster doesn't even come close. The new Democratic Party leader also needs to stop the nonsense. Soft on crime, no trans school privileges, no higher taxes, no despising Israel a loser, permissive social order policies gone. That's just a start. The new Democrats must cease with the equity skin color preferences. They have to demand better public school education, stop catering to the unions. That's just the beginning. Over to you, Stephen a. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billoriley.com bill@billoreilly.com Name in town. If you wish to opine, let's go to the mailbag. Stephen Holbert, Brookhaven, GA really appreciate your objective commentary. You're pretty much the only one left. O'Reilly, you continue to point out that Trump is a disruptor. That's true and cheered on by many, but I fear he might be reaching too far. More and more Trump folks I know are shaking their heads, exhausted by the daily onslaught of crisis, conflicts, lawsuit, etc. There is a danger, but the man is an amazing physical specimen. I just got through with me. That guy makes me look like Rip Van Winkle. Trump is going to be 80. Never seen anything like it. And that's literally true. But. But pacing yourself is not a bad thing. Frederick Concierge Member if you become a premium or concierge member on Billo reilly.com, you get my book Confronting Evil Free or any other book you want. Trump has an opportunity to get in front of the issue by drafting his own version of immigration reform. Undoubtedly the demons will oppose, but at least it's a start. I agree with you. I'd like to see the president put forth forth his vision of immigration reform. I agree 100%. Hugh Novak, Cascade Charter Township, Michigan Being an effective leader and being evil are two different considerations. Putin has been evil and effective. So it's effective to kill a million of your countrymen or have them wounded by a stupid invasion? That's effective? No, not my opinion. K. Milwitz, Rhinebeck, New York thank you, O'Reilly for your thoughtful commentary on YouTube. Between Trump and Tom Hanks, both men need to acknowledge the good that the other is doing. I like that. K. I think that's a very, very good point. Trump's doing good things, Tom Hanks doing good things. So acknowledge it. I don't think there should be a feud in a moment, something you might not know. Let's face it, the US Economy is under stress, national debt rising, trade war shaking the markets. And meanwhile, China is dumping the dollar and stockpiling gold. That's why I protected my savings with physical gold and silver through the only dealer I trust, American Hartford Gold. And you can do this. Get precious metals delivered to your door or place in a tax Advantage Gold IRA. They'll even help you roll over your existing IRA or 401k. Tax and penalty free with billions in precious metals delivered thousands of five star reviews and an A from the Better Business Bureau. You can trust American Hartford Gold as I do. Please call 866-326-5576 or text BILL to 998899. Again, that's 866-326-5576, or text BILL to 998-899. Now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not. No. Today marks the 24th anniversary of the worst terror attack in American history. The events of 911 claim the lives of 3,000 innocent people in New York City, D.C. pennsylvania. Nearly a quarter century later, the legacy of September 11th still affects our daily lives. Here's how the list of victims continues to grow. As of March 2025 this year, more than 4,000Americans have died from 911 related illness. Another 50,000 currently battling cancer from toxic exposure. In lower Manhattan, the odds of a person living near ground zero contracting a deadly disease five times higher than the national average. Then there's a financial impact. To this date, more than 39 billion taxpayer dollars have been paid out. To this date, more than $39 billion have been paid out from insurance companies, governments, lawsuits and charities. The 911 attack launched wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Total price tag, $5 trillion. 7,000Americans killed in action. According to the national priorities project, the USA has spent 21 trillion dollars on enhancing American security. That includes 16 trillion on the military, 2 trillion for the creation of the Department of homeland security, 1 trillion for enhancing the airport. Today, our daily routines are still affected by the attack on the Twin Towers. Folks flying around the country are subjected to invasive screening, including rules on liquids and advanced imaging scans for bombs and other explosives. Metal detectors, bag searchers now deployed at most major airports and concerts. Jury duty, town halls, subway entrances, train stations, political rallies. And here's something else you might not know about 9 11. One of the first public figures to tour the devastation in lower Manhattan was Donald Trump. With smoke still filling the air, the future president visited the site one week after the attack. Back after this.
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Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.
This episode of The O’Reilly Update focuses on the aftermath of the assassination of young conservative leader Charlie Kirk, national reflections on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, critiques of the current Democratic Party, listener mail, and the ongoing impacts—both personal and national—of the September 11th attacks. Bill O’Reilly provides his trademark commentary, blending analysis, satire, and direct audience engagement, framed by a news update from Mike Slater.
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(03:05 – 06:30)
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President on Kirk’s Legacy (00:40):
“An assassin tried to silence Charlie with a bullet, but he failed because we will ensure that his voice, his message and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come.”
RFK Jr. on the Loss (01:50):
“A bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era. My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech.”
Bill O'Reilly on Chuck Schumer (04:10):
“He would be issued a golf cart and pickleball racket. He would not be allowed to speak during the daytime.”
Listener on Trump’s Stamina (07:20):
“Trump is going to be 80. Never seen anything like it. ... But pacing yourself is not a bad thing.”
O’Reilly on 'Evil Effectiveness' (08:30):
“So it's effective to kill a million of your countrymen... That's effective? No, not my opinion.”
O’Reilly on Everyday Changes Post-9/11 (11:10):
“Today, our daily routines are still affected by the attack on the Twin Towers... Metal detectors, bag searches now deployed at most major airports and concerts.”
This somber yet wide-ranging episode blends breaking news, political analysis, and national reflection. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is presented as a national tragedy with broad political consequences. O’Reilly’s commentary on the Democratic Party is characteristically blunt and laced with humor, while the 9/11 segment serves as a reminder of the terror attack’s enduring legacy—both for individual Americans and for the nation’s political, financial, and security landscape.