Robert Jeffress

Robert Jeffress is the pastor of the 1st Baptist Church in Dallas.  While his religious beliefs are not at issue, his views about Jews and Israel are.  He has said Jews are going to Hell. He is a member of Trump’s Spiritual Advisory Group.  That should not be a problem either, were it not for the extreme nature of that group’s ultra-right views. He was a featured speaker at the dedication of the US Embassy in Jerusalem and at the 2019 White House Chanukah ceremony. Again, that should not be a problem, but in this instance, it IS.  Jeffress is pro-Israel, but sees all Jews as Israelis, and that includes those of us who support Israel but are dedicated American citizens. That raises questions about our loyalty, which feeds the growing antipathy towards Jews, especially by white extremists. He was one of Trump’s earliest supporters. He is a frequent visitor to the Trump White House, and Pence is a frequent visitor to his church in Dallas.  His “America Is a Christian Nation” radio show is actually broadcast on the USA’s Armed Forces Network.