Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday for his recent commercial venture. Trump was selling Bibles endorsed by himself for $60, and he promoted them during the Easter weekend. Warnock expressed his disapproval of Trump’s actions.
During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union on Easter Sunday, Warnock expressed that the Bible does not require Trump’s endorsement.
In his condemnation of Trump’s behavior, the senator, who also happens to be a long-time Baptist pastor, drew upon an example from the Bible.
According to the speaker, Jesus took action during the final week of his life by driving out the money-changers from the temple. These individuals were exploiting sacred items and treating them as mere commodities to be sold.
Money generated from the sale of “God Bless the USA” Bibles does not directly contribute to Trump’s re-election campaign. However, the seller must pay for the usage of the former president’s image and likeness, as stated on their website. This suggests that Trump may receive a portion of the profits.
Warnock wasn’t surprised by the decision to start selling merchandise.
“It’s unfortunate that none of us are surprised by this. We’ve come to expect such behavior from the former president,” remarked Warnock.
According to the senator, Donald Trump has a history of selling various products and services that may not be of high value. Not only has he sold stakes and a school with questionable degrees, but he has also ventured into selling sneakers. The senator also mentions Trump’s attempt to sell the Scriptures, possibly referring to his involvement with religious matters. It is worth noting that Trump’s past endeavors, such as Trump University and his branded sneakers, have been met with criticism and controversy.
The Trump campaign is resorting to various marketing tactics as his financial troubles continue to worsen. Recently, he was instructed to pay a $91.6 million bond to E. Jean Carroll, as well as a $464 million bond in his New York civil fraud case. However, the appellate court later reduced the latter amount to $175 million.
According to a recent statement from a campaign adviser, the funding for Trump’s re-election effort pales in comparison to that of Joe Biden’s. The adviser openly acknowledged that the Republican campaign cannot match the financial resources of the Democrats.
