Bill O'Reilly urged President Donald Trump to "take the next month off" and suggested golf as a way to relax, remarks he made on No Spin News. He cited signs of aging and recent controversies, while noting Trump could manage urgent matters remotely. The White House maintains the president is in good health, even as critics highlight signs of fatigue and verbal slips.
Bill O'Reilly Urges Trump To Take A Month Off — Suggests Golf As A 'Breather'
Bill O’Reilly tells friend Donald Trump to ‘take the next month off’ and go golfing
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly recommended that his longtime friend, President Donald Trump, "take the next month off" and suggested he spend the time golfing and resting. O'Reilly made the remarks on his program No Spin News amid recent criticism of the president's decisions and public appearances.
O'Reilly's Recommendation
O'Reilly, who said he has known Trump for decades, observed that the president appeared to be leaning forward and aging, and urged a temporary retreat from the daily grind. On Tuesday he told viewers: take a month off if possible, get into an environment you enjoy — golf — and relax a little.
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly said the president appeared 'hunched' and could use a break from leading the United States (Bill O'Reilly, No Spin News / YouTube)
Context And Practicalities
O'Reilly discussed several controversies surrounding Trump, including pushback over certain Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and disputes with television networks that declined to air a recent speech. He acknowledged the ongoing war in Iran but suggested the president could continue to manage negotiations remotely via phone and rely on his team while taking a breather.
I've noticed that he's hunching over a little bit, and that's normal. You get older, every malady in the world is going to visit you.
So my advice to Donald Trump is to take the next month off, if you can, get into an environment where you like — golf. And relax a little bit.
U.S. presidents routinely take vacations but remain responsible for major decisions and crises. Trump frequently spends weekends at his golf clubs in Florida and New Jersey; an online tracker cited by reports shows he spent 116 of 549 days in office playing golf, though some trips include official work.
Trump is known to take weekend trips to go golfing, but O'Reilly is calling for longer than that (AFP/Getty)
Critics point to signs they say raise concerns about stamina and clarity: a hoarse voice, moments that appear to show him dozing during meetings or events, bruised hands reportedly from frequent aspirin use, and occasional verbal slips. Trump has repeatedly rejected such claims, saying he feels in great shape and younger than his age.
The White House has defended the president, praising his "sharpness, unmatched energy and historic accessibility" and insisting he remains in good health. O'Reilly concluded by saying he wishes the best for all presidents and believes a short pause could benefit Trump.
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