‘US and Israel face exactly the same threat’, claims ‘America’s leadership directly affects every Israeli’.
Americans and Israelis face “exactly the same” threat from radical Islam, Fox News host Bill O’Reilly said on Sunday, arguing that presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump would do much more for American security – and Israel – than Barack Obama.
America’s most popular cable news host spoke with Israel’s Channel 10 Sunday evening, addressing the rising threat from ISIS and other Islamic terror groups, the upcoming American presidential elections, and political bias in the media’s coverage of candidates like Mr. Trump.
Following the devastating terror attack in Orlando which left 49 dead and 53 wounded, O’Reilly said that Americans and Israeli Jews faced “exactly the same” threat from radical Islamist elements at home and around the world.
“I think the threat is exactly the same. These jihadists want to kill all the Jews, they want to kill all the Americans and impose this medieval type of Islam on the world. So I don’t see any difference at all.”
Turning to this year’s presidential election, O’Reilly, a registered independent, suggested that GOP the nominee was unfairly criticized by American media outlets for his rhetoric, defending the reality TV star from claims of racism.
“Israelis should understand that there is a lot of hatred in politics in the United States because you guys have that too. And the media generally, in America, hates Donald Trump. It’s personal. They loathe him. So any mistake he makes they’re going to mock him and do all that. It’s called the ‘gotcha game’. So by saying ‘look, we gotta stop illegal aliens from coming through the Mexican border, and some of them are very bad people’, which Trump did, then the press says look he’s demonizing all Mexicans.”
“It’s the same thing with the Muslims. ‘We’re gonna stop the Muslims from coming into the United States’ – ‘well Trump is demonizing all Muslims’. I mean, you could look at it both ways. But for Trump, he’s a populist, he’s trying to get people who are angry about the current state of affairs in America to support him. Now, I know the guy for 30 years. Does he hate Mexicans? No. Does he hire a lot of Mexicans? Yes. Does he hate Muslims? No. Is he much more skeptical about Islam than Barack Obama is? Yes, he is. He hasn’t made it very personal. Donald Trump has made it very personal.”
O’Reilly acknowledged that Trump, who registered as a Republican in 2012, differs from mainstream American conservatism, but said his core principles – from military spending to the economy – were closely linked to those of conservatives.
“I don’t think Donald Trump is a conservative, but I do believe that he takes positions he feels will rally conservatives to his side. He’s not being a hypocrite, he believes that [sic] a strong national defense, he believes that the economy should be free market and that America’s getting a bad deal abroad and he will right that wrong.”
Regarding Israel and the upcoming election, Fox News host suggested both candidates would be supportive of the Jewish state, but hinted that Trump would give Israel “more” than Obama – and perhaps his potential Democratic successor.
“I think people in Israel should appreciate the fact that America has looked out for them ever since your state was formed. I don’t think that’s going to change. I think America will look out for Israel. But it’s how aggressive are we going to be against our enemies and your enemies. How aggressive are we going to be against the Iranians, ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas? And that depends on the individual in office. I don’t think Obama gave you guys too much. I think Trump will give you more. But I don’t think Hillary Clinton – I don’t think she’s going to turn her back on Israel. I think she may be very friendly to Israel. I could be wrong. But leadership in America directly affects every Israeli.”
lsatenstein Said:
Non-sense.
Hilary main ME consultant: Blumental, an antisemite!
lsatenstein Said:
LOL, Isatenstein was left out of the loop ….
Hillary Clintons main advisor for decades is linked to muslim terrorists….. go figure! Lets see how america can repeat for the 3rd time electing a guy named hussein as their president….. after 911. Easy, just elect a woman named hillary with a muslim brotherhood handler supervising her blackmail file and donations from muslim orgs and nations.
@ lsatenstein:Hillary is for moving Jews out towns in Judah/Samaria and Jerusalem in neighborhoods numbering 350,000 Jews past the green line.
So she is only pro Israel on one side of the green line. For the rest of Israel is she pro Palestinian State and Pro Palestinian. She goes along with with JEW FREE Areas.
That is pro Israel give me a break.
What if is she said that African Americans should not live in certain parts of NYC or LA? People would call her a racist. She could say I am promoting peaceful neighborhoods the whites do not want these black guys there. I am doing it for their good.
No one would then say Hillary is pro African-American just as she is not genuinely for Israel. She wants Jewish money in elections and fools the naive or blind who do not see what see really is.
lsatenstein Said:
perhaps isatenstein #4 can explain the relevance of this rant?
lsatenstein Said:
messengers cannot become leaders… thats why suckers and losers like them are given that position….to hang themselves. Hilllary the MB witch played her messenger role so well that no one could tell who she really is….. of course obama and his backers snickered at her arrogance and stupidity… thinking that she could prove herself as a leader in the appointed position of being a messenger. LOL, she thought that her over enthusiastic supporting obama’s ludicrous position would expose her leadership qualities but instead it exposed her lying opportunistic character.
looks like you keep backing the wrong horse.
lsatenstein Said:
I have no idea what point you are trying to make with this sentence.
I’m Israel! I’m a Jewish state! I can do no wrong! I have never ever done any wrong to anyone!. Since I am so perfect, why is everyone against me?
Let’s see. Hillory and Kerry reflect to boss’s wishes, and not their own. H and K are messengers, don’t you get it?
And don’t you get it #2- No Israeli money, no weapons for Israel. The USA is your friend and friendly supplier. Money before friendship.
reilly is a very trivial and superficial “analyst” if one can even call him an analyst.
lsatenstein Said:
so now you are complaining about trump being correct most of the time? whats the problem?
lsatenstein Said:
No, you just made up that lie just like the others you posted in the past
lsatenstein Said:
pure rubbish… hillary is a chronic, serial lying opportunist… she ran in New york as pro israel and then trashed Israel when she was SOS…. parroting obama doctrine with enthusiasm beyond the call of duty. She has an assigned muslim brotherhood handler who has access to all her emails and classified info… whose parents are MB. A dangerous woman to all.
lsatenstein Said:
NO, the era of the dem party will be over and with it the entire ME soros obama policy debacle.
lsatenstein Said:
No, she likely gave intentionally or unintentionally the info which pinpointed chris stevens location and got him murdered in benghazi with the 2 soldiers and then lied like the serial liar she is to cover up her crime of espionage and murder.
lsatenstein Said:
Trump will recognize more than any other prior, the economic advantages of a loyal ally Israel in the ME and will see giving more as an investment in saving more american lives and money in future wars. Trump will likely seek for Israel to be more active in the region.
How about using your real name rather than the fake jewish sounding name?
Donald Trump calls Bernie “crazy” and little Marco Rubio” — Dumb and Lyin’ Ted Cruz and Low Energy Jeb Bush and Crooked Hillary Clinton and Goofy Elizabeth Warren.
We have Dementia Trump forgetting what he said an hour earlier, and lying about it too. And Trump’s business deals are perfect examples of crookedness. — Dont pay suppliers, and when they sue, settle for 60 cents on the dollar.
Donald is a compulsive cheap who will promise the moon—a con-man,
Hillory has indirect Israeli interests. Jewish Grandchildren. And she will not be Obama’s chapter chapter 2 policy follower. The era of the USA putting their nose into the middle east is over. The USA will be friends from far.
For the USA, a Republican congress, senate and president means near dictatorship. There will be no opposition to hold Congress fair and honest.
No, Hillary is better for the USA, and in turn, Israel. Trump wants to stop all USA $handouts now! Israel, build your laisons and mutual protection partnerships.