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Democratic Senator Slams Trump’s Bible Grift: ‘The Bible Does Not Need His Endorsement’

In a scathing rebuke of former President Donald Trump, a Democratic senator has criticized his recent attempt to sell Bibles for profit, stating that “The Bible does not need his endorsement.”

The senator’s comments come in response to a recent sketch on Saturday Night Live that mocked Trump’s scheme to sell branded Bibles for $60. The sketch, which featured a resurrected Trump peddling his “Good Book” on stage, highlighted the absurdity of the former president’s latest business venture.

Meanwhile, Trump’s troubles continue to mount as he posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, temporarily halting the enforcement of the full $464 million in penalties he faces. The bond payment came as New York officials were preparing to seize Trump’s assets to fulfill the judgment.

In a separate development, the judge in Trump’s hush money trial in New York City tightened his gag order due to the former president’s “vitriolic” attacks on the judge’s family. The judge warned that Trump’s statements posed a real threat to the integrity of the trial.

Additionally, Trump’s Truth Social platform suffered a setback as its parent company lost 20% of its value on the Nasdaq after reporting a $58 million loss in 2023. The company’s stock price plummeted, wiping out approximately $1 billion of Trump’s stake.

As Trump’s legal and financial woes continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how he will navigate the challenges ahead. The senator’s criticism underscores the growing backlash against Trump’s controversial business practices and his ongoing legal battles.