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Robert James Jeffress Jr.
Pastor of First Baptist Dallas
Evangelical Trump Advisor
Overview
Senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas and one of Trump's closest evangelical advisors. Member of Trump's evangelical advisory board who defended Trump through every scandal. Known for controversial statements about other religions, LGBTQ people, and Democrats. Delivered prayer at Jerusalem embassy opening.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Called Islam "evil religion"
Said Jews" can't be saved"
Anti-Catholic, anti-Mormon statements
Called homosexuality "filthy"
Said Obama paved way for Antichrist
Defended Trump through all scandals
Delivered prayer at Jerusalem embassy opening
Related Investigations (0)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Pastor who served on Trump evangelical advisory board
Franklin Graham
Fellow evangelical leader and Trump supporter
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- November 29, 1955
- Birthplace
- Dallas, Texas
Education
- •Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- •Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
- •B.S., Baylor University
Key Timeline
2007
Becomes pastor of First Baptist Dallas
2016
Joins Trump campaign
2017
Joins evangelical advisory board
May 2018
Delivers prayer at Jerusalem embassy
2020
Continues defending Trump