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There was a big joke on SNL's Weekend Update about turning the crucifixion in Trump's Bible into a 1/6-style attack.
“Four presidents visited New York City at the same time on Thursday,” Colin Jost said. Three for a joint fundraiser at Radio City, and one for selling Bibles door to door. Donald Trump has partnered with country music star Lee Greenwood to sell a $60 edition of the Bible that features the Constitution, lyrics from Greenwood's God Bless the USA and I Believe in God's resignation letter. This Bible is mostly the same, but Trump's version ends with Jesus' disciples attacking Jerusalem to overturn the results of his crucifixion.
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Jost added, “Trump additionally posted this video urging his followers to purchase it.”
Trump mentioned, “All People want a Bible of their house, and I’ve a number of.”
Jost added, “So much. I really imagine he has a number of Bibles. I'm positive he's been despatched hundreds of Bibles with a observe saying please learn this.
It's a weekly reminder to Republicans that Donald Trump won’t ever be capable to tolerate or overlook the 1/6 assault. 1/6 are going to comply with Trump for the remainder of their lives. When Donald Trump takes the stage to just accept the Republican presidential nomination, many People will see the insurgent behind the 1/6 assault.
Trump tries to promote the Bible and the sketch comedy is about 1/6.
Donald Trump won’t ever be regular, and 1/6 won’t be forgotten.
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