Country musician Lee Greenwood is defending the “God Bless the USA” Bible sold in partnership with former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to go to trial next month over hush-money payments to adult film stars. There is.
Earlier this week, President Trump shared a video on his Truth social platform promoting the Bible he sells with Greenwood, calling it his “favorite book.” Since then, Trump has faced backlash over the partnership, with many pointing to his numerous criminal charges and public history of peddling products ranging from steaks to sneakers. There is.
Mr. Greenwood dismissed the criticism. in an interview on thursday With Newsmax’s Bianca de la Garza.
“I think it’s coming from people who hate Trump. I can’t believe people on the left hate religion. They just hate President Trump,” Greenwood said. “And we’ve been promoting this Bible for over three years because the president is also asking people to pray and use that particular Bible.”
“I mean, he could have used any Bible, but I think that’s what makes it unique because it includes the documents of the founding fathers,” he added.
“I’m proud that the president came forward and said that he believes in God, that he’s a Christian, and that this people should still be praying for our country,” Greenwood said.
Trump urged Americans to pray more while promoting the $60 Bible.
“The biggest thing this country is missing is religion and Christianity. And I truly believe that we need to bring them back, and we need to bring them back quickly,” President Trump said. Video shared on Truth Social. “I think this is one of the biggest problems we have. That’s why our country is crazy. We’ve lost religion in our country.”
of Websites that sell Bibles It says it’s written in “easy-to-read, large print” and is “perfect to take to church, Bible study, work, travel, etc.” The King James Bible includes the lyrics to Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” as well as the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
Earlier this week, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) mocked President Trump over their partnership and encouraged him to read what the Bible says about infidelity. Co-hosts of ABC’s “The View” also criticized President Trump’s sale of Bibles as “pandering.”
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