Top Ally Says Trump Losing Control
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that President Trump is losing some influence with the American public during his second administration — not because of weak leadership, but because major problems created years ago still haven’t been fully resolved.
Appearing on NewsNation’s On Balance with Leland Vittert, O’Reilly said Trump “doesn’t have control over the hearts and minds of the American people right now,” pointing directly to issues like the high cost of insurance, persistent inflation, and a health-care system still suffering from Biden-era failures.
O’Reilly emphasized that skyrocketing insurance premiums continue to hurt families and seniors. He also noted that while food prices are finally coming down thanks to Trump removing unnecessary tariffs, Americans want to see faster relief from the financial pressure they’ve endured for years.
For several weeks, Trump’s approval rating has dipped as voters deal with cost-of-living concerns, household budgets stretched thin by inflation, and continued frustration over the economy. Increased immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments have also shaped public opinion, though these policies remain popular with many conservatives.
O’Reilly said none of this is unusual. Historically, second-term presidents almost always see a loss of political momentum. “Since Harry Truman, nearly every president has lost significant power in their second term,” he said. “Even Ronald Reagan struggled toward the end of his presidency as health issues emerged.”
The one exception, he pointed out, was President Dwight Eisenhower, who remained strong thanks to a decade defined by stability, prosperity, and national confidence.
According to O’Reilly, the challenge for Trump isn’t a lack of action — it’s the White House’s messaging strategy. He argued that Americans need clearer, more energetic communication about the administration’s plans to lower costs, strengthen the economy, and restore national stability.
“The messaging has to be more specific and delivered with real energy,” O’Reilly said. “Right now, Trump is trying to do everything himself, and the White House needs more panache. That’s what’s holding him back.”
O’Reilly said that if the communication improves, Trump can quickly regain the trust and confidence of the American people — especially as the country continues recovering from the damage of the previous administration.
