Veteran broadcaster Bill O’Reilly issued a powerful warning about the alarming rise of antisemitism in America, calling it a deeply troubling trend that echoes some of history’s darkest moments.  

Appearing on his program, O’Reilly reacted to recent comments from extremist figures like Nick Fuentes and others who have amplified anti-Jewish rhetoric online. “That is really frightening,” O’Reilly said. “The Second Holocaust might be soon — that’s how serious this is becoming.”  

O’Reilly connected the resurgence of antisemitism to both cultural decay and political polarization in America, arguing that silence in the face of hatred enables its spread. He pointed to social media, fringe movements, and public figures who normalize bigotry as key contributors to the problem.  

The longtime journalist also addressed the broader historical context, noting that the Jewish people have faced persecution for centuries — and that recent global events, including rising hostility toward Israel, have emboldened anti-Jewish activists.  

“I’ve covered this for decades,” O’Reilly said. “The patterns are there — dehumanization, conspiracy theories, political cowardice — and if people don’t stand up against it now, history could repeat itself in ways we can’t imagine.”  

O’Reilly’s remarks come amid a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents across the U.S. and Europe, including attacks on synagogues and anti-Israel demonstrations that often cross the line into overt hate speech. His warning serves as a call for moral clarity, urging Americans — left and right alike — to defend Jewish communities and reject hatred before it spirals further out of control.