Bill O’Reilly asserts that despite recent missteps by former President Trump on the campaign trail, he remains a preferable choice compared to Vice President Harris.
In a Monday appearance on “On Balance with Leland Vittert,” O’Reilly expressed his view that Trump’s erratic behavior and refusal to let go of grievances are damaging his own campaign. However, he argues that voting for Kamala Harris would result in unprecedented hardship, according to his perspective.
Polling data from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ indicates a tight race, with Trump and Harris each securing 47 percent support as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
O’Reilly contends that Trump should have a stronger lead in the polls, but his frequent off-topic rants overshadow his policy discussions.
Recently, Trump made incorrect statements about Harris’ ethnicity and engaged in a confrontation with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott during a conference. He also diverted a speech in Atlanta to revisit allegations of election fraud from 2020, rather than focusing on current issues.
O’Reilly criticized Trump’s failure to capitalize on favorable conditions in Georgia, suggesting that his focus should have been on local concerns instead of past grievances.
Despite acknowledging Trump’s recent errors, O’Reilly emphasized his commitment to presenting a balanced view of both candidates. He labeled Harris as a “greater threat” compared to Trump, citing concerns over potential economic downturns under her leadership.
According to O’Reilly, Trump’s commitment to capitalism and tax cuts would benefit the economy more than Harris’ policies. He argued that, in times of crisis, Trump’s experience is preferable to Harris’ limited federal accomplishments, given her background as California’s attorney general and U.S. senator.