Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly on Monday urged Americans to invest in the stock market and stop "yowling about rising prices" amid widespread economic concerns. Speaking on his "No Spin News" show, O’Reilly said, "My portfolio is doing great because Trump is — his policies appeal to the big companies, but 40 percent of Americans don’t participate in capitalism, and a lot of them are yowling about high prices? Come on."

He specifically encouraged younger Americans to get involved in the stock market. O’Reilly’s remarks come as Republican lawmakers express concern that President Trump is out of sync with both them and a large portion of voters on economic issues, which are central to the 2026 midterm elections.

President Trump has previously expressed support for higher inflation numbers and stated he was not considering the financial situations of American families amid ongoing Iranian peace talks. The conflict with Iran has contributed to rising gas and oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. was about $3.79 on Tuesday afternoon, up from approximately $3.14 a year ago. Trump’s approval rating remains low at 40.9 percent, as reported by Decision Desk HQ.

Reflecting on past economic hardships, O’Reilly recalled, "Living back in the 1970s, I remember I had a car that had about a 12- or 13-gallon gas tank, and when the prices went up, I didn’t have the money to fill it up."

He added, "The American people will give you a lot of latitude in fixing a problem that they themselves are experiencing if they feel like you’re empathetic with what they’re dealing with and you have a plan to address it."