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This special edition Bible draws inspiration from Lee Greenwood's patriotic ballad. Trump frequently takes the stage to a particular song at each of his rallies and has made appearances with Greenwood at various occasions.
Trump's 'God Bless the USA Bible' Sales
Trump and CIC Ventures LLC sell the God Bless the USA Bible for $59.99, which could gain from the sale. The Bible's website uses Trump's name, likeness, and picture under a paid license from CIC Ventures LLC, which can be withdrawn.
Trump has sold precious cards, bits of his suit from when he became the first former president to have his picture taken (along with replicas), $399 branded sneakers, and a share in his social network firm.
After New York state appeals judges reduced the bail he must post to suspend execution of a $454 million civil judgment regarding company fraud to $175 million, the sale occurred.
The order comes after Trump received a $91.6 million bail earlier this month to avoid execution of a $83.3 million verdict for defamation against novelist and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in a 1990s department store dressing room. A federal civil-court jury judged Trump guilty of sexual assault, despite his denials.
The question of how the former president gains from the partnership is answered in a FAQ section of the book's current website. Visitors are reassured that no proceeds from the Bible sales would support Trump's political effort, according to Politico.
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Trump's Bible Sales Raise Questions
Rather, "CIC Ventures LLC provided GodBlessTheUSABible.com a paid license to use Donald J. Trump's name, likeness, and image; this license may be terminated or revoked in accordance with its terms."
If not politically, then CIC Ventures is Trump's personal channel. He is listed as the company's "manager, president, secretary, and treasurer" in his financial report from last year, while the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust is listed as the company's only owner. The same organization pays for royalties from his book "A MAGA Journey" and speaking engagements.
Although conservative Christians have been drawn to the Bible because of its popularity, the authors of the Constitution would have treated it with suspicion.
Trump's followers are aware of his lack of religious connection, so why doesn't he and his family use the same logic if religion is as important to America as he says?
Trump clearly needs money and stands to gain financially from his support of the Bible. He says that he is promoting the book now because Easter is on Sunday; maybe he just wants Americans to be able to read their Bibles on the holiest day of the Christian faith.
Limited-edition God Bless The USA Bibles are printed and shipped four to six weeks after the purchase is placed. Buyers must pay the price of the Bible, shipping, and taxes in full upfront.
The Washington Post reported that this illustrates Trump's readiness to take advantage of evangelical Christians' fears and his own financial difficulties.
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