Leland Vittert fact-checked Bill O'Reilly on-air regarding Jeffrey Epstein's legal situation. O'Reilly claimed Epstein was convicted during the Biden administration, but Vittert countered that Epstein was arrested in 2019 and died that same year, well before Biden took office. They discussed the implications of Garland's Justice Department, with Vittert stressing that the events happened under Trump's presidency. The dialogue concluded with O'Reilly acknowledging his misconception about the timeline, confirming that the investigation began with Attorney General Bill Barr.
Leland Vittert firmly corrected Bill O'Reilly by pointing out that Jeffrey Epstein was arrested and committed suicide during the Trump administration, not under Biden's Justice Department.
Vittert highlighted that Epstein's legal troubles were initiated in 2019, while O'Reilly inaccurately connected them to President Biden's tenure, showcasing a critical misunderstanding of timelines.
O'Reilly initially claimed Epstein was convicted during Merrick Garland's time as Attorney General, but Vittert's interruption clarified that Epstein's arrest and death occurred while Trump was still president.
The confrontation ended with O'Reilly acknowledging his mistake regarding the timeline of Epstein's case, indicating that the investigation was under Attorney General Bill Barr.
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