O’Reilly, Stewart Criticize Trump and Media Coverage

Bill O’Reilly criticized 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley for what he described as misleading coverage of Donald Trump, specifically objecting to the inclusion of lawyer Marc Elias in a segment about Trump's threat to the legal system. O’Reilly and other conservatives also condemned Trump for sharing an AI-generated image of himself as the pope shortly after attending Pope Francis’ funeral, calling it offensive to Catholics, while Trump dismissed the criticism as humorless. Jon Stewart mocked Trump’s comments about limiting children’s toys and school supplies, as well as his tendency to use sensational statements or memes to distract from substantive policy issues. Stewart argued that these tactics divert attention from significant policy moves, including cuts to food banks and organizations aiding 9/11 first responders. The controversies underscore ongoing debates over media representation, political satire, and the impact of Trump's communication style. The incident reflects bipartisan concern about distraction overshadowing important policy matters.