In a rare appearance on CNN, former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly weighed in on Tuesday's ABC-hosted presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking with host Laura Coates, O'Reilly stated that “neither candidate won” the debate, criticizing both Trump and Harris for missing opportunities to connect with voters.
O'Reilly, host of No Spin News on The First, faulted Trump for his inability to “discipline himself” and avoid distractions, calling his approach to immigration policy a “Twilight Zone” moment that descended into the “theater of the absurd.” He also criticized Harris for dodging direct questions, accusing her of failing to provide clear answers on key issues. (RELATED: Kamala Campaign Gets Unexpected Advice Involving Fox News)
“When you are assessing a debate like this and you're going to say, well, who won? The American people should be winners of all political debates. That did not happen on Tuesday night. So neither candidate won the debate on merits,” O'Reilly said.
O'Reilly expressed frustration with both candidates for failing to articulate their policy positions. “Kamala Harris obviously is dubious to many voters,” he added, emphasizing that the debate was a missed opportunity for Harris to introduce herself and her policies to the American public. He also chastised the debate moderators for not holding Harris accountable for her evasive answers. (RELATED: Fmr. Fox News Star Shreds Debate Moderators)
O'Reilly concluded by stating that the 60 million viewers of the debate were left without answers on crucial issues like inflation, immigration, and the economy. “The American people didn't win,” he said, pointing to the lack of substantive discussion from both candidates.
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