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Episode: Trump Orders Military into U.S. Cities, George Soros’s Funding of Violence, & George Lutz on Honoring America’s Fallen and Their Families

Date: September 30, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

Episode Overview

This episode centers on President Trump's deployment of federal agents and military to several U.S. cities in response to ongoing violence and perceived lack of action by local authorities. O’Reilly also examines the legal and historical precedents for such actions, discusses recent developments related to James Comey’s indictment, analyzes claims regarding George Soros's funding of extremist groups, and features an impactful interview with George Lutz, founder of “Honor and Remember,” on honoring America’s military fallen and their families.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Orders Federal Agents and Military into U.S. Cities

• Main Theme: President Trump has initiated a new federal effort—“Operation Midway Blitz”—sending ICE agents, federal officers, and potentially National Guard troops into crime-plagued cities like Chicago, Portland, and Memphis.
• Chicago (03:10):
  • O'Reilly emphasizes Chicago's ongoing crisis of violent crime, largely attributed to drug gangs.
  • Criticizes local leaders’ (Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor Pritzker) ineffectiveness:

    "The mayor there, Brandon Johnson, is a nitwit. And the governor Pritzker, doesn't have anything to solve the problem. It's been going on now for more than a decade, right? Year after year after year. The drug gangs are killing people. No one is stopping it." — Bill O'Reilly (03:22)

  • Trump circumvents Posse Comitatus restrictions by using ICE agents to target illegal aliens, mainly those with violent records, although O’Reilly notes collateral sweeps can affect peaceful migrants.
  • Anticipates further escalation, possibly with National Guard deployment.
• Portland, Oregon (05:30):
  • Describes Portland as radically left, now plagued by public disorder and antifa activity.
  • Federal presence justified by attacks on federal property, although O’Reilly claims this is a cover for a broader agenda.
  • Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotak publicly rejects federal/military intervention:

    "There is no insurrection. There is no threat to national security and there is no, no need for military troops in our major city." — (Sean Spicer reading Gov. Kotak’s statement) (06:05)

  • O'Reilly dismisses this as political posturing.
• Memphis, Tennessee (07:19):
  • Distinguishes Memphis as a city where local authorities actively want federal help.
  • 150 National Guard troops slated for indefinite deployment to support efforts against drug violence.

2. Precedents for Presidential Use of Federal Troops (09:01)

• O’Reilly provides historical context, asserting that Trump is on firm legal and constitutional ground:
  • Ulysses S. Grant (1871): Sent federal troops to suppress the Klan in South Carolina.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower (1957): Deployed 1,000 paratroopers to enforce school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • John F. Kennedy (1962–63): Sent federal troops to enforce desegregation at University of Mississippi and Alabama.
• Argues these precedents support Trump’s actions and predicts court challenges will ultimately fail against these established precedents:

  "That's why Trump will win every court challenge. Oregon is suing Trump. They lose.... once it goes to the Supreme Court, they keep precedent." — Bill O’Reilly (11:52)

3. James Comey Indictment Analysis (12:00)

• O’Reilly recaps and analyzes the latest on former FBI Director James Comey, now indicted for obstruction and perjury related to the Russia investigation.
• Discusses the testimonies of Andrew McCabe and Eric Swalwell, highlighting the political posturing surrounding the case.
• O’Reilly skeptical about conviction without stronger testimony:

  "This is not a slam dunk case. The federal government is going to have to bring in people that point the finger—former FBI personnel—and say Comey was involved with the leaks. They don't have that. They'll lose the case." — Bill O’Reilly (15:25)

4. George Soros and Alleged Funding of Extremist Groups (16:28)

• Cites a Capital Research Center report claiming Soros donated $80 million to groups allegedly linked to violent extremism (e.g., Sunrise Movement, Ruckus Society, Atlanta Solidarity Fund).
• O’Reilly clarifies the report source is conservative but also references a centrist Center for Strategic and International Studies report stating:

  “…2025 marks the first time in more than 30 years that left wing attacks outnumber those on the far right. Indeed, the increase in left wing attacks is particularly noticeable because attacks from right wing perpetrators have sharply declined in 2025.” (18:15)

• Suggests possible RICO case against Soros, though admits uncertainty about any concrete outcome.

5. Recent Attack on Michigan Mormon Church (19:10)

• Coverage of a violent attack in Michigan, with O’Reilly suggesting mental illness likely played a significant role.
• Points out the attacker was a veteran with no clear ideological motive but laments the frequency of such tragedies.

6. New York City Mayoral Race Developments (21:27)

• Mayor Eric Adams drops out; O'Reilly discusses the implications for New York and the nation.
• Warns of a potential collapse under leftist candidate Mandami:

  "If New York City collapses, that will ripple through the entire country because this is the financial center of the country." — Bill O’Reilly (21:27)

7. Honoring America’s Fallen: Interview with George Lutz (25:06–33:54)

Who is George Lutz?

• Father of Corporal Tony Lutz, killed in Iraq (2005).
• Author of “Tragedy to Tribute: One Father’s Grief Fuels a Passionate Journey to Change the Mindset of a Nation.”
• Founder of “Honor and Remember,” a campaign for a national remembrance symbol for Gold Star families.

Key Themes in Interview

• Apathy after Loss: Lutz shares that post-loss, most Americans do not understand or recognize the sacrifice of fallen servicepeople’s families.

  "Most people didn't care. They didn't understand, you know, what it meant to have this military loss." — George Lutz (25:11)

• Mission for National Remembrance Symbol: Seeks national adoption of the “Honor and Remember” flag.

  "...the best gift...to create a symbol, a national emblem by which we all could show our appreciation." — George Lutz (26:20)

• Progress of the Campaign: 29 states have officially legislated the flag as a remembrance symbol; federal legislation pending (HR 1363).
• Practicality & Symbolism: O’Reilly draws a parallel with the POW/MIA flag:

  "But there is an MIA POW flag that flies... It's all over the place, right?" — Bill O’Reilly (28:17)

• How to Support:
  • Website: honorandremember.org
  • Legislation: House Bill HR 1363
  • Book: Tragedy to Tribute (details campaign’s journey and impact)
• Notable Moment: Lutz credits O’Reilly and Dennis Miller for early exposure:

  "...that 23 seconds, Bill, back 17 years ago launched this mission to the capacity of where it is today." — George Lutz (32:40)

8. Book Highlight: “Born Lucky” by Leland Vittert (34:15–35:04)

• O’Reilly spotlights Leland Vittert’s autobiography about overcoming severe autism with his father’s help.

  "It's an amazing book and his father saved him and he's one of the most successful broadcast journalists in the country.... It gives hope to millions." — Bill O’Reilly (35:04)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Chicago and Federal Intervention:

  "The mayor there, Brandon Johnson, is a nitwit. And the governor Pritzker, doesn't have anything to solve the problem. It's been going on now for more than a decade, right?" — Bill O'Reilly (03:22)

• On Operation Midway Blitz:

  "ICE agents have flooded Chicago and they are looking for illegal aliens. Okay? The worst of the worst, they say, but that's not always true..." — Bill O'Reilly (03:54)

• Oregon Governor’s Objection:

  "There is no insurrection. There is no threat to national security and there is no, no need for military troops in our major city." — Gov. Tina Kotak (read by Sean Spicer) (06:05)

• On Precedent for Troop Deployment:

  "Grant, Eisenhower, JFK—when they felt American citizens were being abused, then the troops." — Bill O’Reilly (10:53)

• On Gold Star Families’ Recognition:

  “...when we say the words, you will not be forgotten, that they really mean it.” — George Lutz (31:49)

• On Book Highlight:

  "It's an amazing book and his father saved him and he's one of the most successful broadcast journalists in the country." — Bill O’Reilly (35:04)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Presidential Activity & Government Shutdown Overview: 00:28–01:30
• Operation Midway Blitz (Chicago): 01:30–05:15
• Portland Federal Deployment: 05:15–07:00
• Memphis Federal Response: 07:00–08:30
• Historical Precedent for Federal Troop Use: 09:01–10:53
• Comey Indictment Discussion: 12:00–16:15
• Soros and Extremist Funding Reports: 16:28–19:10
• Michigan Church Attack: 19:10–20:20
• NYC Mayoral Race Update: 21:27–24:50
• Gold Star/George Lutz Interview: 25:06–33:54
• Book Feature: Leland Vittert’s “Born Lucky”: 34:15–35:04

Additional Resources Mentioned

• honorandremember.org — Learn about the Honor and Remember campaign and flag.
• Book: Tragedy to Tribute by George Lutz — Tells the story of the Honor and Remember movement.
• Book: Born Lucky by Leland Vittert — Overcoming autism and finding career success.

This summary incorporates the major topics, O’Reilly’s analyses, and memorable guest moments for a full picture of the episode’s content and tone.