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Episode: U.S. Intensifies Fight Against Drug Cartels, Trump Meets With Saudi Crown Prince & Why is the Man Who Killed Bin Laden Suing Podcast Hosts?

Date: November 19, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

Episode Overview

This episode revolves around three major topics:

• The escalation of U.S. military involvement against drug cartels in Latin America, dubbed by O’Reilly as the “Don Row Doctrine.”
• President Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a new $1 trillion U.S.-Saudi investment deal.
• An interview with retired Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill—credited with killing Osama bin Laden—regarding his lawsuit against podcast hosts accusing him of fraud.

Throughout, Bill O’Reilly emphasizes his show’s independence and mission to provide power-boosting information to the public, contrasting it with mainstream media agendas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Broadcast vs. Podcast and Show Mission

[00:42]

• O’Reilly spends the opening minutes clarifying the distinction between his “broadcast” and typical podcasts, emphasizing their autonomy and daily focus on helping viewers gain 'personal power.'
• He critiques corporate media for prioritizing profit or ideology and lacking genuine public benefit.

  "There isn't one program, news program on any of the networks, not one that is designed to increase your personal power. Not one."

• Theme: The show’s purpose is to give actionable, empowering information.

2. The “Don Row Doctrine” and U.S. Military Action Against Cartels

[02:00 – 11:27, 12:12]

• O’Reilly dubs President Trump’s new, aggressive anti-cartel strategy the “Don Row Doctrine,” referencing the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 but updating it for today’s drug crisis.
• U.S. Military Deployment:
  • Aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford, 8 Navy ships, 15,000 troops, Air Force F-35s operating from Puerto Rico.
  • Targeting cartels in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador.
  • 22 smuggling vessels destroyed, at least 83 cartel operatives killed.
• Political Context:
  • O’Reilly asserts Biden “had no interest” in combating the cartels, and his immigration policies enabled them.
  • Trump labeled cartels as terrorists, allowing for direct action without congressional approval.
• Cartel Power:
  • Cites statistics: $15 billion/year in Colombian drug profits, half a million U.S. OD deaths in 5 years.
  • Mexico: Cartels control a third of the country; O’Reilly accuses President Sheinbaum of being too afraid to combat them.
• Memorable Analysis:
  • "So you either want to solve the problem or you don’t. There’s only one way to solve it, and that is to eliminate the terrorists who are running the cartels." [10:15]
• Societal Impact:
  • O’Reilly criticizes American drug users for fueling the problem:

    "If you're buying drugs, you are helping a cartel." [13:50]

  • He relates Trump’s personal motivation (his brother’s death from alcoholism) and his own family experiences.
• Quote:

  "The only way you’re going to stop this is using the US Military." [08:15]

3. U.S.-Saudi Relations & the $1 Trillion Investment

[15:00]

• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces a $1 trillion Saudi investment in the U.S., including purchases from multiple industries.
• O’Reilly contrasts Trump’s friendly ties with Saudi Arabia to Biden’s estrangement over the Khashoggi assassination.

  "But you don’t wreck your foreign policy and hurt your country." [16:47]

• Presents this as a positive development for the U.S. economy.

4. Releasing Epstein Data and Risks of Unverified Information

[17:12]

• O’Reilly comments on Congressional moves to release unverified data regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s associates.
• Warns that publishing unverified information can ruin innocent lives.
• Quote:

  "If you are asking for unverified information about a heinous crime and criminal to be given to the public... that's the kind of country we'll have." [18:00]

5. Government Program Reforms: SNAP/Food Stamps and Medicare B

[18:55 – 21:26]

• SNAP (food stamps):
  • Trump administration tightening eligibility—work requirements now up to age 64 (up from 54 under Biden).
  • O’Reilly describes widespread fraud; cites nearly 186,000 recipients were deceased.

  “The agricultural department found out that 186,000 Americans who received food stamps were dead. Nobody came back.” [21:26]

  • 700,000 people removed from program due to fraud.
• Medicare B:
  • Premiums rising 10% in 2026.
  • Discusses rising government debt, widespread fraud, and the need for tighter rules.

  “There is a big problem in this country, obviously, with a $38 trillion debt. We just give away too much stuff. And the grifters are everywhere and the fraud is everywhere.” [22:40]

6. The Lawsuit: Robert O’Neill vs. Podcasters Accusing Him of Lying About Bin Laden

[25:47 – 33:21]

Background

• O’Reilly introduces retired Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill, who is suing podcasters Brent Tucker and Tyler Hoover for alleging O’Neill is a fraud and did not kill bin Laden despite extensive military and public documentation.

O’Neill’s Perspective

• Personal Impact:
  • O’Neill shares emotional fallout—his daughters being taunted and losing sleep over the accusations.

    “When my college age daughter started calling me, having trouble sleeping at night and going to bed crying because their father's a fraud, everything he did was a lie, it starts to get to me.” [26:07]

  • Recalls departing for the bin Laden raid, saying goodbye to his three-year-old daughter, thinking he’d never return.
• Vet-on-vet Hate:
  • Laments the “veteran on veteran” public attacks.

    “I'm tired of the vet on vet hate, but... there is a time to stand up to bullies in everyone’s life, and this is just my time again.” [26:55]

• On Lawsuit Motivation:
  • Sees this as both a personal and principled stand—defending reputation, family, and asserting truth.
  • Hired attorney David Schwartz; has written testimony from Admiral William McRaven, President Obama, others.

    “I have the truth on my side, so I'm not worried. I don't think anybody wins. It's not like I want to do this.” [31:24]

  • Trying to set a precedent against “vet on vet hate.”

Legal Analysis & Show Commentary

• O’Reilly predicts a long legal battle but sees O’Neill as overwhelmingly likely to prevail.
• Notes the likelihood of little financial recovery:

  “The two podcasters, they don't have anything...this just looks like you want a righteous action against what you believe is very wrong.” [32:00]

• O’Neill’s Response:

  “That's very correct, Mr. O'Reilly. And it will also be a stand for the vet on vet hate.” [32:08]

• O’Reilly reaffirms support for O’Neill, noting the toll public attacks take on families as a legitimate reason to fight back.

7. Final Thought: Legitimate Podcasts and Capitalism

[33:23 – 34:42]

• O’Reilly discusses appearing on Howie Mandel’s podcast and debate with Mandel’s “very liberal” daughter about capitalism.

  “There is a pathway to success in capitalism that means that you isolate your talent.” [34:10]

• Light, humorous exchange about Howie Mandel’s comedy.
• Encourages listeners to check out legitimate podcasts and critiques most for lack of accountability.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• The Don Row Doctrine:
  • "We are going to get Epstein. So the cartels in Mexico, they kill hundreds of thousands of people down there, and nobody is safe." [09:44]
• On U.S. Drug Use Enabling Cartels:
  • "We Americans spend more than $100 billion a year on illegal narcotics. 100 billion. We are the problem. We are enriching the cartels." [12:20]
• On Fraud & Abuse in Safety Net Programs:
  • "The agricultural department found out that 186,000 Americans who received food stamps were dead." [21:26]
• Robert O'Neill on Family Impact:
  • "When my college age daughter started calling me, having trouble sleeping at night and going to bed crying because their father's a fraud... it starts to get to me." [26:07]
• O'Reilly’s Summary of the Lawsuit:
  • "This just looks like you want a righteous action against what you believe is very wrong." [32:00]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:42] – O'Reilly on broadcast vs. podcast, mission statement
• [02:00 – 12:12] – The Don Row Doctrine, U.S. military vs. cartels, critique of other leaders
• [15:00] – Trump meets Saudi Crown Prince, $1 trillion investment
• [17:12] – Epstein data disclosure debate
• [18:55 – 21:26] – SNAP restrictions, Medicare B premium rises, government waste
• [25:47 – 33:21] – Robert O'Neill interview: lawsuit, emotional impact, mission, legal prospects
• [33:23] – Final thoughts, Howie Mandel, and podcast accountability

Tone & Style

• O’Reilly is direct, sometimes combative, with a focus on facts, personal anecdotes, and critique of both political sides.
• Interviews are earnest and personal, especially in discussing military service and the emotional toll of public attacks.

Summary

This episode provides a packed analysis of the expanding U.S. military role against drug cartels under Trump, new developments in U.S.-Saudi economic relations, and a rare personal interview with a prominent Navy SEAL clearing his name in court against defamatory podcast hosts. Throughout, O’Reilly weaves in commentary on media bias, government waste, and the importance of individual and civic power.