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Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Haiti earthquake attributed to an ancient 'pact with the devil'” and “Ariel Sharon's stroke portrayed as possible divine punishment, followed by apology”.
Profile No. 2387 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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January 2010
In the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake, Robertson claimed that the country had been 'cursed' ever since a pact with the devil had supposedly been made during the anti-colonial struggle.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
January 2006
Robertson suggested that Ariel Sharon's massive stroke was linked to the Israeli prime minister's decision to withdraw settlements from Gaza and 'divide God's land'.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
November 2005
After Dover school board members who supported intelligent design were defeated, Robertson said that residents had 'rejected God' and should not be surprised if God did not help them in a disaster.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
2003
Robertson publicly defended Liberian President Charles Taylor, who had been indicted for war crimes, while a Robertson-linked company held interests in a gold mine in Liberia.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
13–17 September 2001
On The 700 Club, Robertson initially endorsed Jerry Falwell's remarks attributing part of the spiritual responsibility for the 9/11 attacks to feminists, LGBT people, abortion rights advocates and secular organisations.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
1994–1999
A Virginia investigation examined the use of Operation Blessing aircraft in Zaire when they were also transporting equipment for a diamond-mining company owned by Robertson.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
June 1998
Regarding rainbow flags and Gay Days in Orlando, Robertson warned that acceptance of homosexuality could attract hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, terrorist attacks or even a meteor.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
1992
Robertson described feminism as a socialist and anti-family movement encouraging women, among other things, to leave their husbands, have abortions and destroy capitalism, remarks that became emblematic of his conservative cultural activism.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
1986–1988
In a settlement, the Federal Election Commission concluded that Robertson had become a candidate earlier than he had declared and that his committee should have filed financial reports earlier; a civil penalty of $25,000 was accepted.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
1985–1987
Before his 1988 presidential candidacy, Robertson used networks, donor lists and organisations associated with CBN and the Freedom Council to build a political base, prompting a tax investigation into the boundary between tax-exempt charitable activity and electoral campaigning.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
Documented biographical or institutional milestones (elections, appointments, foundings, acquisitions…). These are not controversies and are not counted as such.
Robertson said that the United States should 'take him out', referring to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. After initially arguing that he could have meant kidnapping, he acknowledged having called for assassination and apologised.
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