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Trump’s Bible, co-promoted by Lee Greenwood, arrived in LA with 70,000 copies. It’s priced at $59.99, with a $1,000 signed version. Critics highlight potential financial conflicts, and Oklahoma may buy it for schools. Printed in China, its quality and mixing of religion and state face scrutiny.
The latest shipment of 70,000 “God Bless the USA” Bibles endorsed by Trump arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on March 28. This came after Trump’s announcement on Truth Social about partnering with Lee Greenwood to promote these Bibles.
In the video, Trump combined religious themes with his campaign, urging people to purchase the Bible, inspired by Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” The Bible features the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Pledge of Allegiance.
Trump stated, “This Bible reminds us America’s greatness lies in spirituality,” emphasizing Judeo-Christian values are “under attack.” He didn’t disclose the printing location or earnings. A signed copy sells for $1,000.
A $59.99 version mentions a July 13 assassination attempt, with “The Day God Intervened” stamped above Trump’s name. Trump stated providence thwarted the attempt.
The Bibles are exclusively sold on a website that declares no political affiliation or ownership by Trump.
Trump’s name and image are licensed
The site licenses Trump’s name and image from CIC Ventures, earning $300,000 in royalties from Bible sales, per disclosures. It’s unclear how much Trump has earned post-disclosure.
Trump has criticized China while pursuing ventures like diamond watches and digital trading cards, raising conflict of interest concerns. Selling products at inflated prices could be seen as campaign contributions, said Claire Finkelstein, founder of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law.
Potential conflicts of interest
As president, Trump could influence policies favoring his business interests. His administration exempted Bibles from tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump might sell 55,000 Bibles to Oklahoma for school curriculums, matching the edition containing U.S. founding documents. Oklahoma’s bid was revised to permit separate binding.
China, a major Bible producer, printed Trump’s version through New Ade Cultural Media. Freedom Park Design in Alabama imported them.
New Ade’s representative confirmed orders from Freedom Park Design were via WhatsApp. Jared Ashley, president of Freedom Park Design, declined to discuss the Bibles.
Critics call Trump Bible a ‘toxic mix’
The King James Version is public domain, but Greenwood’s initial plan for the New International Version was dropped after backlash from scholars labeling it a “toxic mix” of Scripture and government.
Critics labeled the Bible blasphemous. Brian Kaylor, head of Word&Way, criticized stamping national symbols on religious texts.
‘Love of money’
Baptist minister Tim Wildsmith reviewed a “God Bless the USA” Bible, noting its poor quality with sticky pages and faux leather cover, suggesting it prioritized profit over patriotism.
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