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The backdrop of the discussion revealed that the White House had confirmed messages circulating within its quarters were indeed authentic. O'Reilly emphasized that when mistakes happen, acknowledging and owning up to them is a crucial step toward remedy. He referenced teachings from his father about the importance of taking responsibility and learning from errors.
The conversation picked up steam as O'Reilly pointed toward the culpability of those involved in the security arrangements. He critiqued the Secretary of Defense's stance—an individual he believed was overly emotional and parsing words when it came to addressing the situation.