What Trump’s Bible stunt says about his complicated history with Christianity
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President Donald Trump read from the Bible in a taped message from the Oval Office, following past religious controversies.
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President Donald Trump read from the Bible in a taped message on Tuesday night, reciting a passage from 2 Chronicles from the Oval Office. This event follows his recent social media post depicting him as Jesus Christ and ongoing criticisms of the Pope. Religious scholars reportedly expressed unimpressed reactions to the President's public display of scripture. The passage from 2 Chronicles has become popular among right-wing circles. This action contributes to the President's complex public history with Christianity.
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