The scandal that led Trump to abandon the founder of ‘Pastors For Trump’

President Donald Trump’s admiration for pastor Jackson Lahmeyer began in earnest nearly four years ago when he celebrated the Oklahoman’s decision to create what was billed as the “Pastors for Trump” coalition.

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In the months that followed, the Republican continued to amplify Lahmeyer as one of his key allies from the faith community, using his social media platform to promote the pastor’s online praise and appearances in conservative media.

Last month, the president issued an enthusiastic endorsement of Lahmeyer’s congressional campaign. As recently as four days ago, Trump reiterated his support in another lengthy online endorsement, touting the Oklahoman as a “MAGA Warrior.” One day later, Lahmeyer fared well enough to advance to a congressional runoff primary. Early Wednesday morning, Trump celebrated Lahmeyer performance, emphasizing his endorsement of the pastor yet again.

Then, hours later, Trump endorsed Lahmeyer’s opponent.