Ryan Walters' plan to buy 55,000 'Trump Bibles' could face legal issues, experts say
Ryan Walters has said he wants Bibles in every Oklahoma classroom. Experts say the specifics of his plan raise legal questions
Okla. is buying schools 55,000 Bibles. Specs match the $60 Trump Bible.
The state of Oklahoma wants to buy 55,000 classroom Bibles, and the request for proposals includes some specific requirements: The books must include the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.
Oklahoma’s unusual requirements for school Bibles match Trump-endorsed version
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, a Democrat, said the bid “does not pass the smell test” and said a court could void it.
'Trump Bible' one of few that meet Walters' criteria for Oklahoma classrooms
Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump cost $60 each online, with Trump receiving fees for his endorsement.
Oklahoma schools may be buying 55,000 Trump-endorsed Bibles. Here’s why
Oklahoma is soliciting bids for Bible suppliers to provide their wares for the state’s education department – and the specific requirements fit Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins is joined by University of Oklahoma professor Allyson Shortle who provides more details.
Report: Only Trump-backed Bibles fit bid criteria issued by Okla. state officials
Two versions of the Bible backed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump are the only ones that fit the specifications of bids for classroom holy books issued by the state of Oklahoma, a report indicated Friday.
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