Bill O'Reilly on Jimmy Kimmel's Return and Media Censorship

Jimmy Kimmel's Return to Air

• 💡 Bill O'Reilly expresses he is glad Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air but believes Kimmel has not learned anything.
• 🎯 O'Reilly characterizes Kimmel as a zealot who cannot grasp the logic of the situation.
• 📌 The backlash against Kimmel is attributed to hundreds of thousands of calls from citizens to affiliated stations, not from political figures.

Media Censorship and Liberal Bias

• 🚫 O'Reilly asserts there is a total blackout of non-liberal viewpoints on major television corporations, comparing it to a Berlin Wall.
• 🗣️ He argues that freedom of expression is nonexistent on these networks, citing the inability of individuals like Leland Vidder to get booked.
• 📺 The media is accused of enabling censorship and portraying Kimmel as a victim rather than reporting the truth about the denial of free expression.

Advice for President Trump

• ⚠️ O'Reilly advises President Trump not to get involved with minor issues like the Jimmy Kimmel situation.
• 🇺🇸 He suggests Trump should focus on major national issues such as dealing with Putin and China, and lowering grocery prices.
• 🧠 The advice stems from the belief that Trump's involvement in petty matters does not benefit him or the country.

Media's Role in Political Violence

• 💥 O'Reilly states that the media and some politicians have helped light the fuse for political violence.
• 💻 He points to the radicalization of individuals through the deep, dark recesses of the internet and social media.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The influence of social media on young people is seen as a significant factor, potentially unbalancing nature versus nurture due to constant smartphone use.

NewsNation's Success

• 🏆 O'Reilly highlights that NewsNation beat CNN and MSNBC combined in viewership on a significant news day.
• 📉 He attributes the decline of networks like CNN to their focus on hating Trump rather than providing comprehensive news coverage.
• 📚 O'Reilly also mentions his book, "Confronting Evil," which opened at number one on The New York Times bestseller list for the 20th time.