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Despite his vocal criticism of China, it has been revealed that Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bibles were printed in China, a country the former president has repeatedly blamed for stealing American jobs. While Trump has not disclosed the printing location or production costs, it was discovered that nearly 120,000 copies were shipped from Hangzhou, China, between February and March, according to global trade records.

 

The production cost for each Bible was under $3, yet they are sold for a minimum of $59.99, with some hand-signed copies going for $1,000. The total estimated sales from these Bibles could reach around $7 million. This revelation highlights a contradiction between Trump's public anti-China stance and his commercial ventures, which include promoting products made in the very country he has criticized.

 

 

In a video promoting the Bible, Trump called for a return to Judeo-Christian values, claiming they are "under attack, perhaps as never before." He encouraged viewers to purchase the Bible, which also contains U.S. founding documents such as the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. A special version of the Bible commemorates what Trump calls an assassination attempt in July 2023, with the words "The Day God Intervened" stamped on the cover.

 

 

The Bibles are being sold through a website that claims no official affiliation with Trump’s political campaign. However, Trump’s name and image are used under a license from CIC Ventures, a company Trump owns. His financial disclosures show that CIC Ventures earned $300,000 in Bible sales royalties, though it's unclear how much Trump has made since the report was filed.

 

The connection between these Bibles and China has drawn criticism from multiple angles. Claire Finkelstein, a law professor and founder of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, commented on the potential conflict of interest, saying, "Selling products at prices that exceed their value may be considered a campaign contribution." She also warned of the troubling mix of religion and politics in Trump's ventures, calling it "profoundly problematic."

 

Trump’s administration had exempted Bibles and other religious texts from tariffs placed on Chinese goods. This exemption raises questions about the potential for future sales. Oklahoma, for example, plans to purchase $3 million worth of Bibles for public school education, a deal that may include Trump's version of the Bible. However, it remains uncertain whether the Bibles must be printed in the U.S.

 

The production of Trump’s Bible in China is part of a broader issue of Christian nationalism, which seeks to merge American identity with Christianity. Brian Kaylor, president of the Christian media company Word&Way, criticized the move, stating, “Taking what has long been understood as a global message religiously and stamping it with the flag of one nation is the type of thing that for centuries theologians would call heresy.”

 

The quality of the Bible has also been questioned. Tim Wildsmith, a Baptist minister and Bible reviewer, found his copy poorly made, with sticky pages, cramped text, and no information about its origin. “It says to me that it’s more about the love of money than it is the love of our country,” Wildsmith said.

 

This Bible, stamped with the flag and wrapped in nationalistic symbolism, has provoked a wave of critique, challenging the intersection of faith, politics, and profit.

 

Based on a report from The Independent 2024-10-11

 

 

 

[Tug]

Anyone who believes trump is religious or cares about the American people is a fool trump cares about money trump and power.enough ditch the albatross and lock him up!

[mdr224]

Not surprising given that trump is a lying grifter, conman, tax fraud, twice convicted felon, murderer, rapist, pedo, and most likely a closet homosexual having an affair on his wife with elon musk. Not to mention his orange spray paint and that toupee he wears. 20-24 years in prison. This message was approved by swifties 4 lyfe, go kamala!

[bunnydrops]

23 minutes ago, Tug said:

Anyone who believes trump is religious or cares about the American people is a fool trump cares about money trump and power.enough ditch the albatross and lock him up!

His lackeys are helping him sell some. I wonder if the  Republican State Superintendent gets a cut.

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-bible-schools-trump-endorsed-f8001269aadca5b41712c6ec80e34f69

Edited 2 hours ago by bunnydrops
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[Tug]

10 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Not surprising given that trump is a lying grifter, conman, tax fraud, twice convicted felon, murderer, rapist, pedo, and most likely a closet homosexual having an affair on his wife with elon musk. Not to mention his orange spray paint and that toupee he wears. 20-24 years in prison. This message was approved by swifties 4 lyfe, go kamala!

Huh??did the coconut hit you in the head and knock some sense into you?oh I get it you are trying to be sarcastic