12.03.2026 00:00
A long-standing scandal that has sparked debate in the U.S. has resurfaced. Robert Morris, an evangelist pastor who was among the spiritual advisors of President Donald Trump, faced significant backlash years ago for admitting to sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child. Recently, Morris has been seen again at some religious events, and claims that he is organizing prayer meetings for Trump have generated controversy.
A scandal that drew great backlash in the U.S. has resurfaced. Robert Morris, an evangelical pastor and former spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, confessed to years of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child in the past. The 6-month prison sentence given to Morris, who was found guilty by the court, sparked widespread debate in the U.S. public.
HE HAD ADMITTED TO THE CRIME OF ABUSE
According to reports in the U.S. press, Morris admitted to the sexual abuse allegations against a child who was only 12 years old in the 1980s. It was noted that the incident remained secret for years, and the issue was brought to justice after the victim's statements in adulthood.
THE DECISION HAD SPARKED CONTROVERSY
The 6-month prison sentence handed down to Morris by the court was harshly criticized, especially by victim rights advocates and some religious circles. Many commentators argued that despite the severity of the crime, the sentence was extremely lenient.
PRAYER SESSIONS FOR TRUMP
According to recent reports in the U.S. media, it was claimed that Morris still maintains his influence in some evangelical circles and organizes prayer meetings for Donald Trump.
This claim has sparked a new debate about how he continues to hold influence in political and religious circles despite admitting to his past crime.