Media Silence on Singham, Chris Hinkle on the Silent Feds & Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions | Feb. 2, 2026
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Takeaways
- ❖Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. billionaire in Shanghai, is accused of funneling millions from China to U.S. far-left non-profits to foster rebellion and mayhem.
- ❖Mainstream media (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS) are criticized for ignoring the Singham story, which O'Reilly attributes to their focus on 'destroying Donald Trump'.
- ❖Minnesota Governor Tim Walls and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry are under federal investigation for obstructing federal immigration operations, with their actions likened to pre-Civil War state 'rebellion'.
- ❖Federal agencies, including the FBI and Treasury Department, are criticized for their lack of transparency and public communication regarding these critical investigations.
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1Chinese-Funded Billionaire Allegedly Fosters U.S. Rebellion
Neville Roy Singham, an American billionaire residing in Shanghai, China, is accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to pump tens of millions of dollars into U.S. 501(c) non-profit organizations. These funds are allegedly used to pay protesters and incite 'mayhem' in American cities, aiming to destabilize the country.
O'Reilly states his program 'broke this story in detail' last week and that the reporting is now 'worldwide'. He specifically mentions the money coming from China into these organizations to pay protesters.
2Mainstream Media Silence on Foreign Influence
Major U.S. television news agencies (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS) are criticized for not covering the story of Neville Roy Singham's alleged foreign funding of domestic unrest. O'Reilly asserts this silence is deliberate, as the story does not align with their 'main goal of destroying Donald Trump'.
O'Reilly explicitly lists CNN, MSNBC, David Muir on ABC News, NBC, and CBS Newscast as failing to mention the story, while Fox, Newsmax, and News Nation did highlight it.
3Federal Investigation into Minnesota Officials for Obstruction
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and Minnesota Governor Tim Walls are under federal investigation for obstruction of justice. They were subpoenaed by federal prosecutors and the FBI for information regarding their alleged obstruction or impediment of federal law enforcement during a 'sweeping immigration operation' in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
O'Reilly details that Fry and Walls were subpoenaed and are being investigated for 'obstruction of justice' related to federal immigration operations. Former FBI agent Chris Hinkle agrees that these actions have the 'hallmarks of insurrection'.
4Federal Government's Lack of Transparency
Both O'Reilly and former FBI agent Chris Hinkle express frustration with the federal government's lack of transparency and public communication regarding significant investigations. They argue that while active investigations require discretion, the public deserves an overview of what federal agencies are doing, especially concerning foreign influence and state-level defiance of federal law.
O'Reilly states, 'We're having a lot of trouble getting what the Justice Department is doing' and 'Very difficult to get anything.' Hinkle recommends the FBI return to holding press conferences with subject matter experts to brief reporters.
5Treasury Secretary's Inaction on Non-Profit Tax Status
Treasury Secretary Bessant is criticized for inaction on a request from the House Ways and Means Committee, made in October, to investigate revoking the tax-exempt status of radical left organizations allegedly 'destroying American cities' and endangering ICE agents. Bessant's recent move to recruit a 'top cop' to police nonprofits is seen as 'late to the game'.
O'Reilly notes that Congressman Jason Smith's committee asked Bessant to look into revoking tax-exempt status in October, but 'Nothing has been done' by February.
Bottom Line
The host and guest frame Minnesota's state officials' alleged obstruction of federal immigration law as a 'rebellion' akin to pre-Civil War dynamics, asserting that states cannot dictate federal law enforcement.
This perspective suggests a severe constitutional crisis, where state defiance of federal authority is not merely political disagreement but an act of insurrection, potentially escalating tensions between state and federal powers.
This framing could lead to increased federal intervention in states perceived as obstructing federal law, or conversely, galvanize states' rights movements. It also highlights the legal precedents (Supremacy Clause, Alien Enemies Act) that grant the President plenary power in such matters.
The perceived 'media silence' on a story involving foreign funding of domestic unrest is attributed to a strategic effort by major news outlets to maintain a specific political narrative against Donald Trump.
This implies a deep-seated media bias that prioritizes political objectives over reporting on significant national security or civil order threats, potentially leaving the public uninformed about critical issues.
This creates an opportunity for alternative news sources to gain traction by covering stories perceived as suppressed by mainstream media, catering to audiences seeking information outside established narratives.
Lessons
- Actively seek out diverse news sources beyond mainstream media to gain a more comprehensive understanding of current events, especially those involving foreign influence or political controversies.
- Be aware of potential foreign funding streams influencing domestic political and social movements, and question the origins of organizational support for protests or activism.
- Consider the implications of federal-state conflicts over law enforcement, particularly regarding immigration, and how they might impact local communities and national unity.
Notable Moments
O'Reilly's frustration with federal agencies' silence on the Minnesota investigation, despite its national importance.
This highlights a perceived lack of transparency from government bodies, which can erode public trust and fuel speculation during critical investigations.
The FBI taking over the investigation into the death of Alex Prey, shot by Border Patrol agents.
This is presented as a positive development, ensuring an independent investigation into an incident that has fueled protests and controversy, addressing concerns about agencies investigating themselves.
Quotes
"He is pumping tens of millions of dollars into the United States to foster rebellion. He does this through 501c's, nonprofit far far-left organizations. The money comes from China into those organizations. The organizations pay protesters to go out and commit mayhem."
"You have to ask yourself, why why would these major television news agencies and the newspapers weren't very aggressive covering it either? Uh why would they do it? Because it doesn't fit in to their main goal of destroying Donald Trump. That's why."
"The investigation is into whether Fry and Walls obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping im immigration operation in the Minneapolis St. Paul area. So those two men are being investigated on federal charges of obstruction of justice."
"I don't think you're overstating it. As my good friend Jim Galliano said in his New York Post piece, it has all the hallmarks of insurrection that's going on from these individuals in these states. These states can't come in and tell the federal government, you're not going to enforce federal law, and they're not to put obstacles in the way."
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