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Rob O'Neill is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who gained national recognition as the man who claimed to have fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden during the 2011 raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. After his military service, O'Neill transitioned into a career as a public speaker and media personality, including a role as a host on Fox News.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - A Life of Valor
03:54 - Hello Fox, Bye-Bye Fox
08:09 - Outro

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Born and raised in Butte, Montana, O'Neill enlisted in the Navy in 1996. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a member of the elite SEAL Team Six. During his career, O'Neill participated in over 400 missions, including high-profile operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. His military service earned him numerous decorations, including two Silver Stars and four Bronze Stars with Valor.

O'Neill's most notable mission came in May 2011, when he was part of the SEAL team that carried out Operation Neptune Spear, the raid on bin Laden's compound. In 2014, O'Neill publicly revealed himself as the shooter who killed the al-Qaeda leader, a claim that stirred controversy within the military and among some of his SEAL colleagues, who criticized the breach of the SEALs' traditional code of silence.

Following his retirement from the Navy, O'Neill became a public speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on leadership, teamwork, and overcoming adversity. He also authored a memoir about his life in the Navy as well as his assassination of Osama Bin Laden. The best-selling memoir provided a much anticipated inside look at his life and career.

On Fox News, O'Neill serves as a contributor and occasional host, providing analysis and commentary on military and national security issues. His perspective is shaped by his extensive experience in special operations and his firsthand involvement in some of the most significant military actions of the past two decades. Despite the controversies surrounding his public disclosure, O'Neill remains a prominent figure in the media and veteran communities.

Rob O’Neill Opens up About Why He Left Fox News

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00:00What Al-Qaeda does is they don't ever forget and that's what sucks about now
00:03And I don't want to be right, but I am there they we have the clocks
00:06But they have the time and just because we're done with Al-Qaeda doesn't mean they're done with us
00:09Rob O'Neill is a former US Navy SEAL known for claiming to have fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden during the
00:182011 raid on his compound he joined the Navy in
00:221996 and became a member of the elite SEAL Team 6
00:27Participating in over 400 missions his military service earned him numerous accolades
00:32Including two silver stars and four bronze stars with valor after retiring from the Navy
00:37He became a public speaker sharing insights on leadership and resilience
00:42He authored the memoir The Operator detailing his military experiences
00:46O'Neill also worked as a contributor and occasional host on Fox News where he provided
00:52Analysis on military and security issues yet. Now. We no longer see him on Fox News. So what happened a
01:00Life of valor soon after enlisting in the Navy O'Neill quickly began proving himself as a capable and resilient
01:07Servicemen he advanced to become a member of SEAL Team 6 also known as the Naval Special Warfare
01:14Development Group one of the most elite and secretive special operations units in the US military
01:20This unit is renowned for carrying out high-risk missions often in hostile environments throughout his career
01:26He was involved in a number of high-profile operations including rescue missions
01:32Counterterrorism efforts and direct action raids among these were the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates in
01:392009 and the rescue of American hostage Jessica Buchanan from Somali kidnappers in
01:452012 O'Neill's most notable mission came in May 2011 during Operation
01:50Neptune spear the covert raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad
01:55Pakistan as a member of the SEAL team tasked with this mission
01:59O'Neill was part of a highly trained unit that entered the compound with the goal of capturing or killing the al-qaeda leader
02:06According to O'Neill he was the SEAL who fired the fatal shot that dispatched bin Laden a claim that catapulted him into the national
02:14Spotlight and became a point of significant public interest the raid itself was a landmark operation
02:21Conducted under the utmost secrecy and precision it represented a culmination of years of intelligence gathering and planning
02:28Aiming to bring justice to the victims of the September 11th attacks and to disrupt al-qaeda's leadership
02:34O'Neill's claim to have killed bin Laden was controversial while it brought him widespread recognition
02:39It also sparked debate within the special operations community
02:44Traditionally SEALs maintain a code of silence
02:47Regarding their missions and roles some of his peers
02:50Criticized him for breaking this code by speaking publicly about the details of the operation and his role in it
02:56Despite the controversy O'Neill has consistently stood by his account and his involvement in the raid has been a significant aspect of his
03:05Post-military identity after retiring from the Navy
03:08He transitioned to a career as a public speaker and author
03:11Sharing his experiences and lessons learned from his time in the SEALs his memoir
03:16Offers a detailed account of his career and provides insight into the mindset and skills required for special operations
03:23O'Neill has also been a media contributor
03:26Particularly with Fox News where he provides analysis on military and national security issues
03:32His perspectives are shaped by his first-hand experiences in some of the most critical missions of the past two decades
03:39His military career is marked by numerous awards and honors reflecting his bravery and dedication
03:45His awards highlight his consistent performance in high-pressure situations and his commitment to his missions and his fellow SEALs
03:54Hello Fox, bye-bye Fox, even when you look at California congressmen and senators
04:00They won't even mention China because they're on the payroll
04:03after retiring from the Navy Rob O'Neill
04:06Transitioned into a prominent career in media and public speaking becoming a well-known figure in both the veteran community and mainstream media
04:15Naturally his claim to have fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden during the 2011 raid brought him
04:22Significant attention and opened up opportunities for him to share his experiences and insights on a larger platform
04:29O'Neill's post-military career began with a focus on public speaking and writing
04:34His memoir became a best-seller and remains popular to this day his storytelling and first-hand accounts of military
04:42operations resonated with many
04:44Solidifying his reputation as an authority on special operations and military strategy
04:49He was lauded for his candid nature often speaking at a fast pace and going into almost every detail
04:56Imaginable this frankness has often shocked many audiences and irked a few folks here and there
05:02But it's his bluntness that many felt was needed after so long since becoming more well-known in the public eye
05:08He continues to write and has also been a frequent guest on talk shows and podcasts alike
05:13He has become a sought-after speaker traveling across the US to share his experiences and the lessons
05:19He learned from his time in the military
05:21His talks often focus on themes of leadership teamwork and perseverance
05:26Drawing on his experiences in high-pressure situations. He also provides motivational insights
05:33Encouraging audiences to overcome challenges and strive for excellence
05:37O'Neill's media presence expanded when he joined Fox News as a contributor on Fox
05:42He provided analysis and commentary on military and national security issues
05:47Leveraging his extensive background and first-hand experience in the field O'Neill's insights were valued for their depth and authenticity
05:55But his relationship with Fox News became increasingly strained over time
06:00Despite the platform it provided him O'Neill grew disillusioned with the network
06:04He expressed concerns that Fox News prioritized profits over
06:09Journalistic integrity and national interests O'Neill felt the network often presented a skewed version of events
06:16Prioritizing sensationalism and ratings over accurate and comprehensive reporting
06:21This sentiment was echoed in his criticism of Fox News's editorial practices where he argued that the network sometimes
06:28sacrificed truth and
06:30Objectivity for financial gain and ideological alignments in his public statements and social media posts
06:36He didn't shy away from voicing his dissatisfaction with Fox News
06:41He criticized the network for not fully committing to truthful reporting and accused it of catering to a specific audience
06:47Rather than providing balanced news coverage his disillusionment with Fox News
06:53Culminated in him recommending viewers seek out alternative news sources such as Newsmax
06:58Which he believed offered a more genuine and less profit-driven perspective
07:02this endorsement was significant as it underscored the growing frustration with Fox News and his desire for
07:08Viewers to access a broader range of viewpoints O'Neill's critique of Fox News and his shift towards promoting
07:15alternative media outlets
07:17Highlight his commitment to honesty and transparency
07:20Despite the benefits and visibility he gained from his association with Fox News his willingness to speak out against the network
07:28demonstrated his
07:29prioritization of principles over personal or financial gain
07:33Rob O'Neill's post Navy career has been marked by his transition from a decorated
07:38Serviceman to a public figure media contributor an outspoken critic of the media landscape his work with Fox News brought him
07:45significant popularity and influence
07:47but his eventual disillusionment with the network's practices led him to advocate for more honest and
07:53Transparent news sources while Fox gets criticism from people with opposing views
07:58It doesn't usually get criticism from a conservative let alone one who worked for the network
08:03O'Neill's quitting Fox News shows Americans need to be critical and skeptical of all networks now
08:09It's time to hear from you
08:10Do you think that after leaving a major network like Fox Rob O'Neill will have difficulty getting his voice out there?
08:16Let us know in the comments section below

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