Trump’s Low-Quality USA Bibles | Ronna McDaniel Is Terrible | RNC’s Big Lie Litmus Test

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
27 Mar 202411:11

Summary

TLDRThe Late Show host St Colar discusses recent developments involving Donald Trump, including a gag order in the Stormy Daniels case and Trump's promotion of a $60 'God Bless the USA' Bible. The host also touches on Trump's alleged golf cheating and the controversy surrounding RNC chairperson R McDaniel's hiring and subsequent firing by NBC News.

Takeaways

  • 🚨 The Late Show host comments on a recent court ruling related to Trump's legal cases, specifically the Stormy Daniels hush money case.
  • 🤐 A gag order has been imposed on Trump in relation to the aforementioned case, raising questions about the effectiveness of silencing a public figure known for his outspokenness.
  • 📖 Trump announced a deal to endorse a $60 'God Bless the USA Bible', which includes the King James version and founding documents of the United States.
  • 🎶 The Bible is promoted in collaboration with Lee Greenwood, famous for his patriotic song 'God Bless the USA'.
  • 🛍️ The 'God Bless the USA Bible' has been available for a few years, receiving mixed reviews, with 79% of reviewers giving it the lowest rating.
  • 🏌️ Trump's alleged cheating in golf championships is discussed, with sports writer Rick Riley claiming that famous golfers allow him to cheat for their own stories.
  • 💼 Ronna McDaniel, former RNC chairperson, is criticized for her support of Trump and involvement in the claims of a rigged 2020 election.
  • 📺 NBC News' decision to hire McDaniel as an on-air contributor is met with backlash, leading to her termination.
  • 🎙️ The Late Show host expresses support for NBC anchors' public objection to McDaniel's hiring, emphasizing the importance of not associating with those close to political crimes.
  • 🗣️ McDaniel's interview on NBC News includes a discussion about her stance on freeing those charged for violent acts on January 6th, showing a shift in her public persona.
  • 🤔 The script highlights the ongoing controversy and public scrutiny of figures associated with Trump and his administration's actions.

Q & A

  • Who is the host of The Late Show mentioned in the script?

    -The host of The Late Show mentioned in the script is St Colar.

  • What court case update is considered positive in the script?

    -The positive court case update mentioned is the imposition of a gag order on Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case.

  • What product is Donald Trump endorsing in the script?

    -Donald Trump is endorsing a $60 'God Bless the USA Bible' in the script.

  • What additional content is included in the 'God Bless the USA Bible'?

    -The 'God Bless the USA Bible' includes the King James version of the Bible, Founding Father documents such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Who is Lee Greenwood and what is his connection to the 'God Bless the USA Bible'?

    -Lee Greenwood is a singer known for his patriotic song 'God Bless the USA'. He is a collaborator with Trump in endorsing the 'God Bless the USA Bible'.

  • What is the public reception of the 'God Bless the USA Bible' according to the script?

    -The 'God Bless the USA Bible' has received mostly negative reviews, with 79% of reviewers giving it the lowest possible rating of one star.

  • What false claim did Trump make about winning golf championships?

    -Trump falsely claimed to have won both the Club Championship and the Senior Club Championship at Trump International.

  • What was the reason given by golfers for allowing Trump to cheat in golf?

    -Golfers reportedly allow Trump to cheat because they want their own story about Trump cheating.

  • What happened to Ronna McDaniel after she was hired by NBC News?

    -Ronna McDaniel was fired by NBC News after public backlash and criticism from NBC anchors.

  • What was Ronna McDaniel's role in the 2020 election?

    -As head of the RNC, Ronna McDaniel claimed the 2020 election was rigged, helped Trump's campaign assemble fake electors, and was involved in a call pressuring election officials not to certify vote totals in a key Michigan county.

  • What was the reaction of NBC anchors to Ronna McDaniel's hiring?

    -NBC anchors expressed strong objection to Ronna McDaniel's hiring, with some stating they were not asked for their opinion and found the decision inexplicable.

Outlines

00:00

📖 Trump's Gag Order and Bible Sales

The paragraph discusses a recent gag order imposed on Trump in the Stormy Daniels case, highlighting the irony of silencing someone known for their frequent and controversial statements. It then transitions into Trump's announcement of a 'God Bless the USA Bible,' a $60 King James version Bible that includes foundational American documents and a picture of Jesus' most beloved disciple. The host sarcastically remarks on the value of purchasing public domain writings and Trump's claim that owning this Bible would help make America great again. The paragraph also mentions Trump's habit of having Bibles burst into flames when he holds them, adding a humorous touch to the critique of his actions.

05:01

🤔 Sticky Bible Pages and Trump's Golf Victory

This paragraph addresses a frequently asked question about sticky Bible pages, noting the enthusiasm of Bible Factory workers for the word 'be.' It then discusses the reviews of the 'God Bless the USA Bible,' which has been around for a few years and received a low rating, with 79% of reviewers giving it one star. The paragraph also covers Trump's false claim of winning golf championships at Trump International, which is debunked by sports writer Rick Riley. The discussion extends to the reasons why famous golfers allow Trump to cheat, emphasizing the desire for a personal story about his dishonesty. Lastly, the paragraph touches on the hiring and subsequent firing of R McDaniel by NBC News, highlighting the public and internal backlash due to her past actions supporting Trump's false claims about the 2020 election.

10:01

🎉 Trump's RNC Staff Purge and Upcoming Guests

The final paragraph of the script discusses the recent changes within the Republican National Committee (RNC), where Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, has taken over and initiated a staff purge, requiring reapplication for positions and adherence to the belief that the 2020 election was stolen. The paragraph also mentions the interview questions potential RNC hires must answer, including their opinion on Trump's attractiveness and willingness to purchase a flag Bible. The segment concludes with a mention of the show's upcoming guests, Lee N and Fared Zakaria, and a teaser for the next segment, accompanied by music and applause.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels is the stage name of an American adult film actress who was involved in a legal case with former President Donald Trump. The case was related to a hush money payment made during the 2016 election campaign. In the context of the video, the mention of Stormy Daniels is used to highlight a recent development in one of Trump's numerous legal cases, where a gag order was imposed on him, indicating ongoing legal scrutiny.

💡Gag Order

A gag order is a legal order issued by a court or judge prohibiting certain information from being made public or discussed in public. In the video, the gag order is imposed on Trump in relation to the Stormy Daniels case, which the host uses to satirically question how one could silence someone who is perceived as speaking without much thought or discretion.

💡Trump's Bible

Refers to a promotional item endorsed by former President Donald Trump, which is a Bible with a patriotic theme, specifically the 'God Bless the USA Bible.' The host of the video uses this keyword to discuss Trump's controversial business practices and his appeal to religious and patriotic sentiments for profit. The Bible includes additional content such as the U.S. Constitution and the Pledge of Allegiance, and is marketed as a way to support and save America through religion.

💡Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood is an American country music artist, best known for his song 'God Bless the USA,' which has become an iconic patriotic anthem in the United States. In the video, the host mentions that Trump has partnered with Greenwood to promote the 'God Bless the USA Bible,' using the popularity and patriotism associated with the song to market the product.

💡Founding Fathers

The Founding Fathers of the United States are the individuals who were influential in the adoption of the Constitution and the establishment of the U.S. as a nation. The term is used in the video to highlight that the 'God Bless the USA Bible' not only contains the religious text of the King James version but also includes important historical documents like the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Pledge of Allegiance, emphasizing the product's connection to American heritage and values.

💡Truth Social

Truth Social is a social media platform created by former President Donald Trump's company, the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). In the video, it is mentioned as the platform where Trump announced his endorsement of the 'God Bless the USA Bible,' illustrating his continued use of media to communicate directly with his supporters and promote his ventures.

💡Patriotism

Patriotism refers to the love for and devotion to one's country, often demonstrated through support for its values and institutions. In the context of the video, the host discusses how Trump's endorsement of the 'God Bless the USA Bible' is an example of leveraging patriotism to sell a product, as the Bible is marketed with a strong emphasis on American pride and religious faith.

💡RNC

The RNC stands for the Republican National Committee, which is the governing body of the United States' Republican Party. The video mentions Ronna McDaniel, the former chairperson of the RNC, in relation to her hiring by NBC News as an on-air contributor. This sparked controversy due to her past actions and statements in support of Trump's claims about the 2020 election, illustrating the ongoing tension between political figures and media organizations.

💡January 6th Riots

The January 6th Riots refer to the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021, by a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump. In the video, the host brings up Trump's promise to free those who have been charged in relation to the riots, questioning the morality and legal implications of such a stance, and highlighting the ongoing political and legal ramifications of the event.

💡NBC News

NBC News is an American news division and broadcast network, known for its journalistic reporting and analysis. In the video, the host discusses the controversy surrounding the hiring of Ronna McDaniel, the former RNC chairperson, as an on-air contributor by NBC News. The situation exemplifies the challenges faced by media organizations in balancing journalistic integrity with public opinion and the potential for bias.

Highlights

The Late Show host St Colar discusses a recent development in one of Trump's court cases, where a gag order was imposed on Trump.

St Colar sarcastically questions how to gag someone who speaks without thinking.

Despite legal scrutiny, Trump continues his pattern of behavior by announcing a deal to endorse a $60 'God Bless the USA Bible'.

The 'God Bless the USA Bible' is a King James version that includes Founding Father documents and is inspired by Lee Greenwood's patriotic song.

Trump's announcement on Truth Social reveals his collaboration with Lee Greenwood for the Bible deal.

The Late Show host humorously comments on the additional content offered with the purchase of the 'God Bless the USA Bible'.

St Colar jokes about Trump's previous Bibles bursting into flames when he touches them.

Trump claims that owning the 'God Bless the USA Bible' will help make America great again.

The Late Show host points out the camera angle used in Trump's announcement video, humorously criticizing its focus on his nostril.

The 'God Bless the USA Bible' has been available for a few years and has received mostly one-star reviews.

Sports writer Rick Reilly claims that famous golfers allow Trump to cheat in golf games for their own personal stories.

NBC News hires R McDaniel, former RNC chairperson, as an on-air contributor, sparking controversy.

NBC anchors express strong disapproval of the hiring of McDaniel, questioning her addition to the network.

McDaniel is interviewed on NBC, where she is confronted about her previous support for Trump's claims about the January 6 rioters.

NBC News fires R McDaniel shortly after her controversial hiring.

The Republican National Committee, now run by Lara Trump, requires potential hires to believe that the 2020 election was stolen.

The Late Show's guests for the episode include Lee N and Fared Zakaria.

Transcripts

00:00

thank you my friends and you are my

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friends Welcome to The Late Show I'm

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your host St colar

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today today ladies and gentlemen we got

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a we got a rare positive update on one

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of Trump's thousands of court cases

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yesterday this ruling was yesterday

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yesterday the judge in the Stormy

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Daniels hush money case imposed a gag

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order on Trump okay that's positive

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but raises a disturbing question how do

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you gag someone who speaks out of their

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ass

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the answer is very

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carefully and if you ever thought that

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this Avalanche of legal scrutiny would

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somehow shame Trump from his non-stop

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grifting of the Rubes you are a sweet

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sweet child one of God's innocence and

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should not be allowed in the room where

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daddy keeps his sharp

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things because yesterday Donald Trump

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announced a deal to Endor a $60 God

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Bless the USA Bible yes Donald Trump is

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now Hawking a Bible it's just like any

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other good book except in the middle of

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this one there's a

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centerold wow wow Mary was a Bethlehem 8

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I wouldn't kick her I wouldn't kick her

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out of the manger for eating

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crackers now this has come as no

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surprise to anyone making a prophet is

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Trump's religion as his Jesus famously

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said it is easier for camel to go

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through the eye of a needle if you pay

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me four easy installments of

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1995 act now disciples are standing

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by Trump

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made Trump made this announcement on

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Truth social where he also revealed his

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collaborator I'm proud to be partnering

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with my very good friend Lee Greenwood

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who doesn't love his song God Bless the

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USA yes who doesn't love Greenwoods God

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Bless the USA and his other big hits

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like thank you for blessing the USA

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God you know who really loves that song

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Lee Greenwood he has a different ad for

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this Bible that says this introducing

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the limited edition God Bless the USA

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Bible inspired by Lee Greenwood's hit

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song and the most recognized patriotic

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Anthem in America God Bless the USA yes

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I challenge anyone to name a more

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recognized patriotic Anthem in this

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entire

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nation a national sort of Anthem if you

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will I kid of course we all know it's

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Party in the

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USA thank you for your service

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Smiley long may you wrecking

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ball I believe the God Bless the USA

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Bible is the best Holy Scripture named

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after a country song since the take this

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job and shove it babago

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Johnny Paycheck did so love shoving

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things Trump explained what you'll be

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getting for your 60 bucks this Bible is

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the King James version and also includes

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our Founding Father documents yes the

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Constitution also the Bill of Rights the

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Declaration of Independence and the

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Pledge of Allegiance so you're spending

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$60 on public domain

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writing if you order now you'll get all

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the lyrics to Camp Town Races and

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a picture of Jesus most beloved disciple

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Steamboat

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Willie Trump trump continued to shill

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all Americans need a Bible in their home

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and I have many

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yes it's true many he has to have spare

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Bibles because every time he holds one

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it bursts into

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flames now I'm sorry did I

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do go on it's my favorite book it's a

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lot of people's favorite book I love

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this book I love the

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snake I love Jonah because

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whale I love Abraham Dragon his son up

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to the mountain for a Human Sacrifice by

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the way Eric want to go

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camping a lot of Bibles on the Shelf

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over here there's a lot of Bibles on

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that shelf Trump was sure to point out

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how you buying this Bible would

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single-handedly save America this Bible

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is a reminder that the biggest thing we

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have to bring back America to make

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America great again is our religion now

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I know a lot of people think that but

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I'm just curious what the hell is going

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on with that camera

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angle that is no way to cover an edit

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Jim Jim what is going on that is not my

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best

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nostril now if if you head to the God

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Bless the USA Bibles website you can

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find frequently asked questions and in

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there is this 100% real 100% weird query

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what if my Bible has sticky

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[Applause]

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Pages this is a frequently Asked

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question evidently the workers at the

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Bible Factory really get excited over

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the word be

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even though uh it just received the

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Trump bump the God Bless the USA Bible's

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been around for a few years now and the

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reviews are in 79% of reviewers gave it

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the lowest possible rating one star the

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one positive review said five out of

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five stars sticky just the way I like

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them Trump's not what's up what's going

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on buddy going to be there all night

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Trump's not just busy spreading the good

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news he's also truth thing the dumb news

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you see a few days ago he bragged a

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great honor to have won both the Club

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Championship and the senior Club

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Championship this week at Trump

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International Well turns out that Trump

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didn't win those championships fair and

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square and I'll will give you a moment

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to pick your jaw up off the

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floor because turns out sports writer

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Rick Riley who has golfed with Trump

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says his wins are as fake as Vita cheese

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how dare you sir Vita isn't fake it is

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full of all natural ingredients like

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yellow and

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rectangle Riley says golfers even famous

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golfers allow Trump to cheat for one

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simple reason and I've asked people how

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did you let him cheat he's cheated

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against Tiger Woods he's cheated against

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Dustin Johnson and when I asked him why

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did you let him cheat and take the 20

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bucks they all say the same thing I

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wanted my own story about Trump cheating

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okay well then that's understandable

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because the only other way to get a

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story about Trump cheating is to marry

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him

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there's

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what I

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know oh there's news about former RNC

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chairperson and drunk sorority girl

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waving at an oncoming train R McDaniel

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in case you're unfamiliar with McDaniel

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she is terrible as head of the RNC R

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repeatedly claimed the 2020 election was

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rigged helped Trump's campaign assemble

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fake electors and even was on a call

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with Trump when he pressured election

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officials not to certify vote totals in

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a key Michigan County happy women's

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History Month

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gals it's 2024 you too can be morally

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bankrupt dictator enabling douche

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nuggets representation

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matters well on Friday we learned that

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NBC News had hired McDaniel as an onair

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contributor no surprise people got mad

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at NBC some surprise NBC got mad at

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NBC specifically their anchors you got

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to ask yourself what is she bring NBC

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news we weren't asked our opinion of the

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hiring but if we were we would have

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strongly objected to it the fact that

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Miss

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McDaniel is on the payroll at NBC news

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to me that is inexplicable don't hire

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anyone close to the crimes

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wow that is strong talk that is tough

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stuff I haven't seen onair Talent Rebel

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like that since Elmo said the Alfred

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peace loan Foundation can kiss Elmo's

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furry butt so can viewers like

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you NBC anchor Kristen Welker

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interviewed McDaniel and confronted her

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about her support of Trump's promise

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that he will free the January 6 riers do

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you disagree with Trump saying he's

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going to free those who've been charged

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I do not think people who committed

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violent acts on January 6 should be

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freed so you disagree with that he's

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been saying that for months R why not

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speak out earlier when you're the RNC

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chair you you kind of take one for the

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whole team right now I get to be a

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little bit more myself right yeah before

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I was carrying water for a fascist

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wannabe dictator now I'm getting

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bangs

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it's fun you know frames the

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face well late last night we learned

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that NBC News had fired R McDaniel

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so there she is she was fired by NBC

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reminds me of Trump's famous Apprentice

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catchphrase

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this this is just the most Rec recent

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time McDaniel's been fired she was also

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recently ousted as chair of the

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Republican National Committee which is

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now being run by Trump daughter-in-law

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and stunt double for Janice from the

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Muppets Lara Trump Lara and the Trump

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team immediately fired most of the RNC

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staff and are making them reapply for

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their jobs reportedly they've been

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asking any potential hires whether they

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believe the 2020 election was stolen yes

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if you want to work with the RNC you got

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to believe Trump's big lie the other

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interview questions include how sexy is

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Donald Trump on a scale of hubba hubba

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to boing and will you give me $60 for

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this flag Bible we got a great show for

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you tonight my guests are Lee n and

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fared Zakaria but when we come back

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meanwhile join us one

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[Music]

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[Applause]

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to

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[Music]

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