Well, once you’ve stated that you’ve suffered more than Abraham Lincoln – who faced a war for his head, then had that same head shot in one of our nation’s greatest tragedies, one has to reach further; one’s suffering has to be biblical in nature.

Donald Trump likely believes that the entire New Testament must be rewritten, or at least annotated, to include the suffering he’s enduring to that of Jesus Christ. Trump will also likely tell you that his suffering is greater because Jesus had less money to lose.

Today, while in court begging for a fair trial date and begging for a “fairer” (In his mind) bond for the appellate process, Trump posted the following to Truth Social:

“It’s ironic that Christ walked through His greatest persecution the very week they are trying to steal your property from you. But have you seen this verse…?”

Psalm 109:3–8 (NKJV): They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause.  In return for my love they are my accusers, But I give myself to prayer.

Let’s unpack this portion before we move on because he’s mixing Jesus Christ’s beautiful and selfless message (Whether one believes in a deity or not), with Psalms that were written one thousand years prior to Christ’s time on Earth. So, there is a mix-and-match issue right there.

Second, no one is trying to “steal” Trump’s property. The state of New York seeks to seize his property due to Trump’s own behavior and he’s received due process. But more importantly, no one tried to steal Jesus’s property because he never had any. Jesus only had his life to give, and even though Trump thinks that money = life, there is still a difference that most people recognize.

Third, the Psalm is based on accusers who are taking advantage of love. If Donald Trump has ever loved anyone but himself, let us know because we cannot recall an instance.

More bible:

Thus they have rewarded me evil for good,  And hatred for my love. Set a wicked man over him And let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is judged, let him be found guilty, And let his prayer become sin. Let his days be few, And let another take his office.

“I’m praying this over you daily. So many praying for you. Thank you again for taking the arrows intended for us. We love you

Back to “evil” in exchange for all the “good” and love that Trump has extended.

It is interesting that Trump references accusers and is being judged by a higher authority – the highest – and he is literally wishing death on his accusers. Oh, and that there will be a few days in office.

Leave it to Trump to go old school Old Testament. But since he is into Psalms, we shall give him another to consider:

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm: 23-4

So, Trump would seem to have nothing to worry about. Arrghghgh, it is qualified that Trump must be walking through the valley of death – and that doesn’t seem to fit. There is also the fact that the Lord God Almighty must walk with him.

He might want to check that.

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Jason Miciak is an Editor at Large at Occupy Democrats but is privileged to be allowed to write for old friends at Political Flare.