Highlights from BillOReilly.com’s No Spin News | June 12, 2026
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Takeaways
- ❖Bill O'Reilly believes the press has been actively trying to damage Donald Trump since 2016, a claim he states is hard to debate.
- ❖O'Reilly criticizes 'Meet the Press' moderator Kristen Welker for her 'confrontational' interview approach with Trump, suggesting an 'informational' style would be more responsible.
- ❖Donald Trump's strategy is to get his 'case out there' by appearing on unfriendly media platforms, even if it means getting 'slammed unfairly'.
- ❖Stephen A. Smith argues that Trump's presence at a New York Knicks game caused logistical issues and negatively impacted the team's 'mojo' and momentum.
- ❖O'Reilly refutes the 'mojo' argument, stating that the Spurs simply outplayed the Knicks and that Trump's presence had no bearing on the game's outcome.
- ❖A Washington Post poll indicated 61% of Americans did not support the action in Iran, which O'Reilly suggests should have prompted a journalist to ask 'why' in an informational manner.
Insights
1Media's 'Mission to Damage' Trump and Journalistic Approach
Bill O'Reilly asserts that the mainstream media, particularly since 2016, has been on a deliberate mission to damage Donald Trump. He criticizes the 'confrontational' interview style of journalists like Kristen Welker, citing her questioning on Trump's 'no new wars' promise and his claims of a rigged 2020 election. O'Reilly advocates for an 'informational' approach, where journalists ask 'what has changed now?' or 'is there one fact that swayed you?' rather than 'you said, you said' or 'why are you going back to this?'. He believes Trump is 'winning the media' war despite this perceived bias.
O'Reilly's analysis of Kristen Welker's interview with Trump on 'Meet the Press' regarding Iran policy and the 2020 election. He references his Sunday column, 'War Notes,' which discusses Trump's conflict with the media. He also mentions a Washington Post poll showing 61% disapproval of the Iran action, suggesting a missed opportunity for informational questioning.
2Trump's Media Strategy: Getting His Case Out
Donald Trump intentionally engages with media outlets he knows are 'unfriendly' like 'Meet the Press'. According to O'Reilly, Trump's motivation is to 'get my case out there' and 'be heard,' even if it means facing unfair criticism. This strategy prioritizes direct communication of his perspective over avoiding hostile interviews.
O'Reilly recounts asking Trump off-camera about his media appearances, where Trump stated, 'Look, I want my case out there. That's what I want... I want to be heard.'
3The 'Mojo' Debate: Trump's Presence at the Knicks Game
Stephen A. Smith argues that Donald Trump's attendance at a New York Knicks game negatively impacted the team's performance by disrupting their 'mojo' and momentum. Smith cites logistical nightmares caused by presidential security, the cancellation of watch parties near Madison Square Garden, and the overall 'fervor' of the city as factors that were compromised. He believes Trump, as a lifelong Knicks fan, should have been 'sensitive enough' to avoid derailing the team's energy.
Smith states, 'It was the inconvenience his arrival was going to call to the congestion in New York City.' He adds, 'I didn't want anything to mess with that at all.' He also claims, 'They booed the living hell out of them,' and 'a lot of people were ticked off about the congestion, the difficulty getting into the arena.'
4Counterpoint to 'Mojo': Performance and Logic Over Superstition
Bill O'Reilly dismisses Stephen A. Smith's 'mojo' argument, asserting that the Knicks' loss was purely due to the San Antonio Spurs being a better team and outplaying them. O'Reilly emphasizes a logical, performance-based analysis over superstitious beliefs, drawing a parallel to his book 'Killing the Witches' to underscore his skepticism of such influences. He also points out that the Spurs were considered favorites and had a strong season record.
O'Reilly states, 'I don't think that Trump walking in did anything to affect mojo.' He adds, 'The Spurs outplayed them. That's no doubt about that.' He also notes, 'The Spurs are a good team... They won 62 games this year. They were the second best team in all of basketball.'
Lessons
- When engaging with media, consider whether the interviewer's style is 'confrontational' or 'informational' and tailor your responses accordingly to effectively convey your message.
- As a public figure, weigh the logistical and public sentiment impacts of your presence at large events, especially in highly charged environments like major sports games, to avoid unintended disruptions.
- When analyzing political or public events, differentiate between subjective interpretations (e.g., 'mojo,' media bias) and objective facts (e.g., poll numbers, team performance) to form a more balanced understanding.
Notable Moments
Bill O'Reilly critiques Kristen Welker's 'confrontational' interview style with President Trump, advocating for an 'informational' journalistic approach.
This highlights a fundamental debate in journalism about how to effectively question powerful figures without alienating audiences or appearing biased, offering a specific example of what O'Reilly considers problematic.
Stephen A. Smith passionately argues that Donald Trump's presence at a Knicks game derailed the team's 'mojo' and momentum, leading to their loss.
Quotes
"The press has been on a mission to damage him. I think that's fair to say. I don't know if anybody could successfully debate that statement."
"Look, I want my case out there. That's what I want. If I can convince people, fine. But that's not the most important thing. I want to be heard."
"It was the inconvenience his arrival was going to call to the congestion in New York City. Had this been in Texas or some place like that with mult with with arenas where you got multiple exits, exit points and all of that stuff, it would have been different..."
"Regardless of people's politics and all of that other stuff, I'm here to tell you right now, a lot of people were ticked off about the congestion, the difficulty getting into the arena, that kind of stuff. That might have been why they booed him as much as anything else."
"I don't think that Trump walking in did anything to affect mojo."
"When you haven't won for 53 years, you hold on to anything that you could hold on to, Bill. See, that's the problem. That's the problem. You know, you you had too much success, Bill."
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