Donald Trump’s Former spiritual adviser Robert Morris has confessed to “inappropriate sexual conduct” with a 12-year-old girl in an incident that allegedly occurred over Christmas in 1982. Christian Post.
Cindy Cremischer She said she was abused Morris, Pastor of Gateway ChurchKlemischer said she tried to sue Morris in 2005 but her claims received little attention.
Morris admitted to his actions in a statement. To the Christian PostHe did not, however, mention the age of the victim.
“In my early 20s, I engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with a young woman in a home where I was staying. It was kissing and petting, not intercourse, but it was wrong. This behavior occurred several times over the next few years. In March of 1987 the situation was brought to light, confessed, and repented. I submitted to the elders of Shady Grove Church and the father of the young woman. They asked me to resign from pastorate and seek counseling and a freedom ministry, which I did. Since then, I have walked in this area with purity and responsibility.”
“In October 1989, Debbie and I met with her and her family and asked for forgiveness, and they graciously forgave me,” Morris said. “The offense was properly dealt with through my confession and repentance in 1987 and 1989.”
Morris was never criminally charged because, when Klemischer decided to take legal action, he was told the statute of limitations for criminal or civil lawsuits had likely expired.
In 2016, Morris was appointed to Trump’s evangelical advisory council as part of his presidential campaign. In 2020, Trump He praised the two pastors. Morris and one other female believer attended a roundtable discussion with religious leaders in Texas.
“They’re great people. Great people with a great reputation, I have to say,” Trump said. “Great reputation. And the staff at Gateway Church gave us a great welcome.”
“We are pleased to announce that Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Democratic Party,” said Trump campaign spokesman Steven Chang. Trump didn’t know of the allegation.”[Morris] “I am not involved in the 2024 election campaign,” Chan said.
“President Trump’s widespread support among faith communities across the country is a testament to his unwavering commitment to defending faith and protecting religious freedom.”
