The televangelist told her followers to send her their January paychecks last year, warning that those who did not obey would face 'consequences' from God.
Richard W. Painter, who served as the chief ethics lawyer in President George W. Bush's White House, blasted President Donald Trump's personal spiritual adviser Paula White, suggesting the religious leader was committing"fraud" and running a"Ponzi scheme."
The White House recently announced that White, who previously served as the senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Florida, would officially spearhead Trump's Faith and Opportunity Initiative. Since taking on the official role, the prominent televangelist has continued to sell religious items that she claims will provide spiritual and material benefits to buyers.
"This 'prosperity gospel' scam by @Paula_White tests the boundaries between 'religious freedom' and criminal mail fraud and wire fraud," Painter ."'Send me money and God will make you rich.' Now she uses her White House position to make her sales pitch."â© tests the boundaries between âreligious freedomâ and criminal mail fraud and wire fraud.Now she uses her White House position to make her sales pitch.
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