The O'Reilly Update, June 1, 2026

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone meant to unite the nation, is being sabotaged by a lack of leadership and a controversial figure at the helm. Bill O'Reilly delivers a blistering critique of Rosie Rios, the Biden-appointed head of America 250, who he claims has openly expressed more loyalty to Mexico than to the United States—calling Mexico 'my country' and claiming California was once part of Mexico. Her rhetoric, O'Reilly argues, has undermined the integrity of the celebration, leading to a botched state fair and a failure to rally national pride. He contrasts this with the grassroots energy of Freedom 250 and calls on Americans to reclaim the moment by teaching their children about the Founding Fathers, citing a personal trip to Boston’s Freedom Trail and a powerful documentary, Revolutionary America, as inspiration. The episode also highlights Spencer Pratt’s spiritual campaign for Los Angeles mayor, whose faith-based acceptance of outcomes—'If it’s God’s plan, great. If not, then come home and help me with the kids'—is framed as a model of humility and biblical wisdom, echoing John Adams’ belief that adversity refines nations. O'Reilly urges listeners to reject political tribalism and instead embrace a deeper, personal connection to America’s founding ideals.