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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 15 – Bible Photo Op at St. John’s Church (2020)

GatheringPoint.news: The 50 Biggest Flops in Event History

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David Adler
Aug 25, 2025
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The Promise: A solemn gesture after protests rocked Washington, D.C.—a presidential walk to a historic church with a symbolic Bible in hand.

What Happened: Protesters were cleared with force to make way for the photo. The Bible was held upside down. The moment, meant to signal strength, backfired immediately.

What Failed: T…

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