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O'Reilly threatens to sue after media reports 'History Tour' with Trump has low ticket sales
The Hill ^ | - 07/17/21 03:07 PM EDT | CELINE CASTRONUOVO

Posted on 07/18/2021 3:43:45 PM PDT by conservative98

Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly reportedly threatened to sue a Politico reporter over an article revealing that sales for his “History Tour” with former President Trump were low, citing conversations with venue ticketing officials.

Politico’s Daniel Lippman on Friday reported that tickets for the tour, which has four stops scheduled at locations in Texas and Florida this December, went on sale June 14, though venue officials said sales have so far been slow compared with other events held at the arenas.

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However, Trump and O’Reilly have both pushed back on Politico’s reporting, with Trump spokeswoman Liz Harrington saying in a statement, “The History Tour has already sold over $5 million of tickets, and the excitement and enthusiasm is unlike anything we’ve seen before.”

“Come December, the sold out shows will be a memorable night for all,” she added.

Lippman reported that in a phone interview, O’Reilly said claims that ticket sales were lagging were “false” and “totally ridiculous.”

O’Reilly reportedly argued that ticket sales were at $7 million, higher than the number Harrington gave.

“We haven’t spent a nickel on marketing, nothing,” he said. “All those 7 million for four shows were done on the announcement. Marketing will start in about a week. Nobody has sold tickets this fast at this price, and VIPs are sold out at three of the four venues.”

The television personality specifically pushed back on reports that Orlando ticket sales were low, calling it “bullshit,” although he did not know exactly how many tickets had been sold at that arena.

O’Reilly then reportedly threatened Lippman, saying, "You put one word in there that’s not true, I’ll sue your ass off, and you can quote me on that."

"You’re just a hatchet man, and that’s what you are," he added, according to Lippman.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: billoreilly; daniellippman; fakenews; historytour; oreilly; pdjt; politico; trump; trumptour
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1 posted on 07/18/2021 3:43:45 PM PDT by conservative98
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It seems unlikely that the ticket sales are slow. Sure it could be true but it seems incredibly unlikely.


2 posted on 07/18/2021 3:48:55 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: conservative98

O’Reilly will follow through on the suit. He won’t stand for these gutter snipes and their constant lies.


3 posted on 07/18/2021 3:54:10 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
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To: escapefromboston
I'll also add, CELINE CASTRONUOVO says Kane Brown tickets are almost sold for December 3rd.

Well, I checked the prices and Kane Brown tickets can go for as low as $37. Trump tickets start at $158., more than 4 x's the price.

Kane Brown tour was announced early this year. Trump's tour announced last month.

And...


4 posted on 07/18/2021 4:04:45 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Who is Kane Brown? Or am I just ignorant?


5 posted on 07/18/2021 4:10:25 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: conservative98
O'Reilly threatens to sue after media reports 'History Tour' with Trump has low ticket sales

Sue, or shut up about it.

6 posted on 07/18/2021 4:12:01 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: conservative98

This tour will be one of the most lucrative of all time.
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And that’s all Bill O’Reilly really cares about.


7 posted on 07/18/2021 4:12:09 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: conservative98

O’Reilly is a smarmy fool who mocks anyone who says the election was stolen. And he talks for living.

I’d like to say I have no idea what Trump was thinking when he decided to go on this tour but sadly I think I do.


8 posted on 07/18/2021 4:13:27 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: hsmomx3

I have no idea.

From Polutico’s “Ticket sales are moving slowly for the coming Trump-O’Reilly stadium tour” piece:
Tickets for Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” book tour in 2018, for example, sold quickly, with most tickets for her Chicago United Center stop selling out
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/16/trump-oreilly-tickets-499795

But hold on...
“Just minutes after general public ticket sales opened at 11 a.m. ET Friday, most tickets – including all priced at $29.50, the cheapest fare”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/21/us/michelle-obama-book-tour-trnd/index.html

And...
Michelle Obama Is Giving Away Free Tickets To Her Book Tour!
https://www.essence.com/celebrity/michelle-obama-free-tickets-becoming-book-tour/

Duh! Obama and Hillary had cheap tickets and giveaways on their tours. Trump’s cheapest tickets are $158. No giveaways or marketing, yet.


9 posted on 07/18/2021 4:19:04 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Nah, we don’t have to agree with him on everything, but he’s a patriot.


10 posted on 07/18/2021 4:20:01 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

It’s four months till the shows. Plenty of time to sell tickets.


11 posted on 07/18/2021 4:20:40 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: bramps
I’d like to say I have no idea what Trump was thinking when he decided to go on this tour but sadly I think I do.

I'll bite. What was he thinking? (I have no opinions one way or the other, by the way. Just wondering what you're referring to.)

12 posted on 07/18/2021 4:21:50 PM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: DoodleDawg

I disagree with you. He said he would sue if the guy proceeded with that reporting. It was a fair warning, not a threat.


13 posted on 07/18/2021 4:23:27 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom
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To: bramps

There is more to it than that. If you want to honestly know where they am coming from, then listen and read about it. He explains himself in great detail all the time on his WABC show.

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmlsbG9yZWlsbHkuY29tL3BvZGNhc3Q_Y2F0ZWdvcnlJRDM9NzI3/episode/MjVkNWQyNzQtZTAzYi0xMWViLWFiY2MtYmI3MGQ5ZWM4ZjEz?ep=14

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3974562/posts


14 posted on 07/18/2021 4:24:07 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: Lurkinanloomin

You are not correct. And even if money is a consideration - which if most certainly is - that does not automatically disqualify other intentions. Your comment seems unfair to me is what I am saying.


15 posted on 07/18/2021 4:24:54 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom
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To: DoodleDawg

More grist for the mill.

Trump and Bill O’Reilly are charging $7,500 for VIP tickets to their ‘fun, fun, fun’ speaking tour in Texas and Florida

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-bill-oreilly-charge-7500-vip-tickets-hear-them-speak-2021-6

Kane Brown VIP tickets are probably given away.


16 posted on 07/18/2021 4:26:03 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: DoodleDawg
Sue, or shut up about it.

Patience jackass, patience........

17 posted on 07/18/2021 4:26:19 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: conservative98

He might be a shameless showman, but he does love this country and we should stand by him and Trump on that alone.


18 posted on 07/18/2021 4:26:48 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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To: Hot Tabasco
Patience jackass, patience........

Waiting for something that will not happen?

19 posted on 07/18/2021 4:28:56 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: bramps

O’Reilly doesn’t say the Election was stolen?


20 posted on 07/18/2021 4:29:34 PM PDT by TakebackGOP
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