Trump's Bible Sale Sparks Controversy
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Former President Donald Trump recently started selling “God Bless the USA” bibles for $59.99 on Truth Social, his social media platform. Some critics accused Trump of commercializing religion for personal gain.
The Details: The “God Bless the USA Bible,” advertised as “the only Bible endorsed by President Trump,” features patriotic elements inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood's song of the same name.
Key Quotes: In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I encourage you to get a copy of the God Bless the USA Bible.”
For Context: For years, Trump has been tied to the growth of Christian nationalism — reaching a crescendo when he held up a bible in front of St. John's Church in Washington, D.C. amid 2020’s George Floyd protests. The former president’s bible sale comes as he faces four criminal indictments and a series of civil charges, including a $464 million fraud judgement against him and his co-defendants.
How the Media Covered It: Coverage often reflected polarized attitudes about Trump and Christian nationalism; an opinion in MSNBC (Left bias) called Trump's bible sale “cringeworthy” and another entry in a “series of related grifts.” Some also tied the story to Trump’s mounting legal bills. Others highlighted angry reactions from Christians accusing Trump of commercializing their faith. Some on the right emphasized Trump’s comments on Christianity, including the quote, “It's my favorite book.” This summary was developed with the help of AllSides' AI technology.
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From the Right
Trump rolls out 'God Bless the USA' Bible during Holy Week, warns Christians 'under siege'Former President Donald Trump promoted a new leather-bound "God Bless the USA" Bible on Tuesday, and warned his supporters that Christians in the U.S. are "under siege."
In a video statement posted to Truth Social, Trump displayed a version of the Bible that he's promoting with musician Lee Greenwood, whose song "God Bless the USA" often features during Trump's rallies.
Trump noted that the Bible, which is in the King James Version and costs $59.99, also features the founding American documents, which he encouraged every citizen to read.
"You have to...
From the Left
Trump is selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal billsFormer President Donald Trump is now selling Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee earlier this month, released a video on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday urging his supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA Bible,” which is inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad. Trump takes the stage to the song at each of his rallies and has appeared with Greenwood at events.
“Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I...
From the Center
Donald Trump Selling Bibles Sparks Fury From Christians—'Blasphemous Grift'Former President Donald Trump's latest venture selling Bibles has sparked the fury of Christians.
Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee earlier in March, posted a video on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday urging his supporters to buy the "God Bless the USA Bible," inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood's patriotic ballad.
"Happy Holy Week! Let's Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I encourage you to get a copy of the God Bless the USA Bible," Trump wrote in the post, alongside a link to a website selling...
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