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Megachurch pastor Robert Morris, a spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, faces accusations of grooming and sexual abuse, including molesting a 12-year-old girl. Despite confessing to inappropriate behavior, he retains his position as senior pastor, sparking widespread outrage and scrutiny.

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Robert Morris, a prominent pastor and spiritual advisor to former President Donald Trump, has admitted to engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady. The scandal includes allegations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s when the victim was just 12 years old. Despite the confession, Morris has managed to keep his position as senior pastor at the Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas. The victim, who is now an adult, came forward with her accusations against Morris. The woman detailed how Morris had started molesting her when she was a child, leading to his partial confession of a "moral failure."

Several media outlets and news platforms have covered the story extensively, shedding light on the allegations levied against Morris. Some reports highlight the contrasting reactions to the scandal, with many expressing shock at Morris's continued position within the church despite the serious nature of the accusations. The victim's story has prompted a wave of discussions around accountability within religious institutions and the #MeToo movement.

The controversy surrounding Morris has drawn attention from various sources, from mainstream news outlets such as NBC News and CNN to tabloids like The Sun and Daily Mail. The story has ignited debates about power dynamics, ethical responsibilities, and the protection of victims within religious organizations. Despite the acknowledgment of inappropriate conduct by Morris, the handling of the situation by Gateway Church and its leadership has raised concerns about accountability and the safeguarding of vulnerable members within the community.

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Virality Score 4.3

Change in Rank +25

Thread Age 219 days

Number of Articles 22

Political Leaning

Left 46.2%

Center 15.4%

Right 38.5%

Regional Coverage

US 85.0%

Non-US 15.0%

Recent Coverage

Trump Spiritual Advisor Accused Of Grooming & Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl -- Admits Being Inappropriate 'With A Young Lady'

Perez Hilton - 218 days ago - Another pastor with an underage girl?? Why is this such a common thing?! Pastor Robert Morris is the founder of the Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas.

Trump’s ‘Spiritual Adviser’ Admits to Molesting 12-Year-Old Child, But Keeps His Job as Senior Pastor

Political Flare - 218 days ago - We all know about Donald Trump’s “fondness” for young girls, but now it looks like one of his so-called “spiritual advisers” has the same problem. Unlike Trump, he has admitted to “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a woman who says she was only 12 years old when he s*xually abused her. In an interview Friday with […]

Ex-Trump adviser Pastor Robert Morris confesses to ’inappropriate sexual behavior'

NBC News - 218 days ago - Robert Morris, a former Trump adviser, made the statement after Cindy Clemishire said the megachurch pastor in Southlake, Texas, abused her in the 1980s.

MAGA pastor Robert Morris’ sexual abuse scandal underscores the right’s LGBTQ hypocrisy

MSNBC - 218 days ago - Megachurch leader Robert Morris, who has served as religious adviser to Trump, confessed to “inappropriate sexual behavior” after a woman accused him of molesting her starting when she was 12.

Megachurch Pastor Confesses 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior' After Sexual Abuse Allegations

Daily Caller - 218 days ago - Morris confessed to "inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady" in a statement Saturday to the Christian Post following allegations made against him.

Woman accuses popular megachurch pastor Robert Morris of molesting her as a child. He cops to 'moral failure.'

TheBlaze - 218 days ago - Morris suggested in his admission that the victim was a 'young lady.' She indicated she was just 'an innocent little girl.'

Dallas megachurch pastor Robert Morris admits ‘inappropriate sexual behavior’ after molestation claim surfaces

The Independent - 218 days ago - His confession comes after Dallas pastor Dr Tony Evans, 74, announced he was leaving the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship ‘due to sin’

Pastor of Texas Megachurch Reportedly Admits 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior' After Woman Alleges Abuse from Age 12

People - 219 days ago - A senior pastor at a Texas megachurch has admitted to past "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a "young lady" after he was accused by a woman of molesting her when she was 12 years old in the 1980s, according to a local media outlet.

Texas megachuch pastor admits 'inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady' after being accused of abusing 12-year-old girl

New York Post - 219 days ago - A Texas megachurch pastor has admitted previously having “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” after being accused of repeatedly molesting a family friend starting when she …

Report: Megachurch pastor admits past inappropriate behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old

WCVB - 219 days ago - Dallas-area megachurch pastor Robert Morris admitted to having “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old, according to a report

WFAA: Texas megachurch pastor admits past inappropriate behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old

CNN - 219 days ago - Dallas-area megachurch pastor Robert Morris admitted to having “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old, according to a statement obtained by CNN affiliate WFAA.

Trump’s “Spiritual Adviser” Just Admitted to Horrifying Crime

The New Republic - 219 days ago - Pastor Robert Morris said he molested a child for five years in the 1980s.

'Kissing and petting': Trump 'spiritual advisor' tries to dismiss molesting 12-year old

Raw Story - 219 days ago - According to a report from the Daily Beast, the pastor of Texas megachurch who was appointed to Donald Trump's "spiritual advisory" group in 2016, has admitted that he fondled a 12-year-old when he was 20 and was staying with her family in 1982.That admission, made in a statement to the Christian Po...

Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Robert Morris Half-Confesses to Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl

The Daily Beast - 220 days ago - The senior pastor of megachurch Gateway Church said he engaged in “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a “young lady”—without noting the alleged victim was 12.

Top pastor confesses to 'moral failure' after woman claims he began molesting her at age 12

WorldNetDaily - 220 days ago - (CHRISTIAN POST ) -- Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, which attracts an estimated 100,000 worshipers weekly, has confessed to “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” more than 35 years ago while he was a young pastor after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her over multiple years beginning…