“She is my favorite book”
Trump promotes $60 Bible
March 27, 2024, 5:52 a.m
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After shoes, perfume and refreshing water, the ex-president, who was plagued by all sorts of legal costs, is now also having a copy of the Bible sold under his name. He even changed his campaign motto a little.
Former US President Donald Trump has gone among the Bible sellers. His supporters should buy a “God Bless the USA Bible,” wrote the 77-year-old, who wants to be re-elected to the White House in November, on his Truth Social platform. “All Americans need a Bible at home and I have many. It is my favorite book,” he assured and wished a “happy Holy Week.” “We need to get America praying again.” (Make America pray again)
The issue is titled the patriotic song “God Bless the USA” by country singer Lee Greenwood, which Trump always plays when he takes the stage at rallies. It is advertised on its own website as “the only Bible that President Trump recommends” and costs $59.99 (just over 55 euros). In addition to the usual English translation of the Bible, it contains the US Constitution, its first ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Nation – and of course Greenwood’s song “God Bless the USA”.
The Bible’s own website states that the advertised edition of the Bible is completely apolitical and has nothing to do with election campaigns. A license was purchased to print Trump’s likeness.
Processes are expensive
Trump’s Bible advertising comes at a time when the ex-president has to settle immense bills from various lawsuits. Just on Monday, a New York appeals court granted him a stay on the collection of more than $454 million due to a civil fraud ruling if Trump raises $175 million within 10 days. He had to post a $92 million bond in connection with libel lawsuits by writer Jean Carroll, who has accused Trump of sexual assault.
The Bible is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign. In March, he debuted a new line of Trump-branded shoes at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, including $399 gold Never Surrender high-tops. The company behind the offer, 45Footwear, also sells other shoes, cologne and perfume under the Trump brand.