Donald Trump has sparked a backlash from leading Christians over his appointment of a controversial televangelist to the White House.
The president on Friday signed an executive order to open a White House Faith Office to be led by Paula White, his longtime spiritual adviser.
Trump established a similar office at the White House during his first term and regularly consulted with a tight group of evangelical advisers.
But the move sparked fury from Christian leaders who believe that White, a megachurch pastor from Florida, preaches an interpretation of the gospel that critics argue exploits the most vulnerable.
White teaches followers that God will reward them if they donate to her church, going as far as to suggest precise sums over a thousand dollars to ensure their ‘salvation’.
‘This is an abomination,’ wrote Christian motivational speaker Scott Ross on X.
‘She preaches the heresies of Word of Faith & Prosperity Gospel, both utterly opposed to authentic Christianity. Worse, she has lived a life of scandal, with multiple husbands, twisting the Gospel for profit.’
The teachings of the minister, who is married to rockstar and Journey lead singer Jonathan Cain, have nevertheless rubbed off on Trump who first contacted her by phone in 2002 after watching one of her TV shows.
Christians furious as Trump appoints ‘heretic’ preacher to lead White House Faith Office
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