Trumps former spiritual adviser arrested

former pastor of a Texas megachurch – and ex-Donald Trump spiritual adviser – surrendered to Oklahoma authorities on Monday on charges of child sexual abuse.

Robert Preston Morris, 63, turned himself over to officials in Osage county, where he was charged on Thursday with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, Phil Bacharach, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma attorney general’s office, told the Associated Press.

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Court records show an Osage county judge set a $50,000 bond and ordered Morris to surrender his passport.

Morris is expected to make an initial appearance before a judge at 10am on 9 May, Bacharach said.

Robert Morris, a prominent Texas megachurch founder and former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump during his presidency, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. 

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Key Details of the Case:

The Accusations & Plea: Robert Morris, 64, pleaded guilty in an Oklahoma courtroom on October 2, 2025, to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.

The Abuse: The victim, Cindy Clemishire, now 55, stated that the abuse began when she was 12 years old in 1982, when Morris was a traveling evangelist staying with her family. She stated the abuse continued for over four years.

Sentencing: Morris received a 10-year suspended sentence, requiring him to serve six months in a county jail. He was also ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution and must register as a sex offender.

Connection to Trump: Morris was a member of Donald Trump's evangelical advisory board during his first term and helped mobilize evangelical support for his campaigns. In 2020, Trump visited Morris's Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, referring to him as a "great person". 

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Morris resigned from Gateway Church in June 2024 following the public allegations, later admitting to "inappropriate sexual behavior". 

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   Epstein, Matt Gaetz, now this guy?!

Why are we not surprised

another gop maga darling acting like a predator.

the list just keeps growing 

this is the most recent sexual allegations in government by Republicans.

Recent and Active Allegations (2025–2026)

Rep. Tony Gonzales (Texas): In February 2026, Gonzales faced intense pressure from within the Republican party to resign following allegations of a sexual affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Reports included allegations of explicit text messages sent to the aide. Reps. Thomas Massie, Lauren Boebert, Anna Paulina Luna, and Nancy Mace called for his resignation. Gonzales denied the allegations and claimed he was being blackmailed.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (Florida): A House Ethics Committee investigation found evidence that Gaetz may have engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. The investigation included allegations that he paid for sex with young women.

Rep. Cory Mills (Florida): Rep. Nancy Mace accused him of misconduct against a former girlfriend, involving allegations that he threatened to release intimate images.

Rep. Mike Collins (Georgia): In January 2026, the Office of Congressional Conduct flagged issues regarding a staff member in his office who had a personal, romantic relationship with the chief of staff.

RJ May (South Carolina State Rep): Arrested in 2025 and charged with 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children.

Christian Ziegler (Florida GOP Chair): Suspended from his position in late 2023 following a rape allegation, though he was later cleared of the rape charge, police sought charges for illegally recording the encounter. 

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Notable Past Allegations

Donald Trump: Has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by numerous women over several decades. Reports in 2025 indicated he was mentioned in Epstein-related files and, in November 2025, emails suggested he may have known about abuse.

Madison Cawthorn (North Carolina): Accused in 2020–2022 of various instances of sexual aggression and misconduct, including incidents involving a sex tape that appeared to show him being intimate with a staffer.

Roy Moore (Alabama Senate Candidate): Accused in 2017 of sexual misconduct with teenage girls in the 1980s.

Mark Foley (Florida): Resigned in 2006 following revelations that he sent explicit messages to underage male congressional pages. 

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Recent Internal Party Response

In February 2026, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she would force a vote to release House Ethics Committee reports on sexual misconduct, citing a frustration that such issues are often "swept under the rug".

Never realized pedophilia was so rampant in our society especially within the rich & famous.

My 1st clue Jabba the Putz was in this group of miscreants came when I saw/heard how he would get cheap feels off his own daughter.

What a pig! 

 midnight when your hero states if I grab em by there box what will they do?

this is the leader , don't be fooled anymore he a skinner and I am saying this after looking at what was released . it was his office his jet that Jeff was using....

in the meantime jefs widow maxwell has been transferred to a min security white collar prison.