Bill O"Reilly threatens Margaret Hoover during PBS interview over harassment claims

During a PBS interview on Tuesday, Bill O'Reilly confronted host Margaret Hoover after she questioned him about the sexual harassment claims that led to his dismissal from Fox News. The discussion escalated when Hoover referenced the over $40 million in settlements paid to women who accused him of harassment. O'Reilly, who had been with Fox for over two decades, claimed he was unaware of any settlements and accused Hoover of conducting an ambush interview. The tension peaked when Hoover began reading a 2017 op-ed she wrote praising his firing, which O'Reilly dismissed. He expressed frustration, stating that Hoover did not know the facts surrounding the allegations against him. As the interview progressed, O'Reilly raised his hands and walked off the set, warning Hoover not to air the contentious exchange. Before leaving, he insisted that if she used the footage, she would face problems, asserting that he would not participate in any misleading portrayal of the situation. Hoover later expressed disappointment that O'Reilly had not reflected on the impact of the settlements on the victims' careers in media, despite his continued success in independent media. Hoover also mentioned that she had offered O'Reilly a chance to discuss legislation aimed at empowering victims of sexual harassment, but he declined. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities surrounding discussions of workplace harassment and accountability in the media industry.