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Stephen Colbert exposes Trump's Bible selling fraud, reporting that Trump is charging $60 for writings in the public domain.
Colbert takes apart Trump's Bible hawking video:
Trump: I'm proud to partner with my very good friend Lee Greenwood. Who doesn't love their song “God Bless the USA”?
Colbert: Yeah, who doesn't love Greenwood's “God Bless the USA” and his other big hits like… “Thank you, God, for blessing the USA.” Do you know who really likes that song? Lee Greenwood. They have a separate advertisement for this Bible that says this.
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Commercial: Introducing the limited edition God Bless the USA Bible inspired by Lee Greenwood's hit song and America's most recognized patriotic anthem, “God Bless the USA.”
Colbert: Yes! I challenge anyone to name a more recognized patriotic anthem throughout this country. A kind of national anthem, if you will! Of course, I'm a kid. We all know it's “Party in the USA.” (cheering) Thank you for your service, Miley! For a long time you can ruin the ball.
TRUMP: This Bible is the King James Version and it also includes the documents of our Founding Fathers. Yes, the Constitution. Also the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Colbert: So you're spending $60 on public domain writing. “If you order now, you'll get all the songs from the Camptown Races and a picture of Jesus' most beloved disciple, Steamboat Willie.” Trump kept talking nonsense.
Trump: All Americans need a Bible in their home, and I have several.
Colbert: Yes. This is true. many. He must have an extra Bible. 'Cause whenever he catches him, he bursts into flames.'
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The Bible is promoting a ridiculous fraud, and it's straightforward to chuckle on the absurdity of it, but it surely's removed from the worst factor Trump might do to America on any given day.
That is the man who stole labeled and authorities paperwork and hid them in his toilet. He's in a position to get rather a lot performed earlier than most of us even end our morning espresso.
As Colbert identified, the USA Bible is nothing new. This fraud has been occurring for years. The one distinction is that Trump signed a licensing settlement to ship these corruptions of religion to his targets.
Donald Trump can't even maintain the Bible on the suitable facet, however he's promoting it like he's an professional.
It's silly, and it was appropriately taken aside by Stephen Colbert.
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