Evangelical trailblazer Pat Robertson dies at 93.

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Evangelical trailblazer Pat Robertson dies at 93.
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Pat Robertson, a prominent evangelical leader and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has died at the age of 93. Robertson's influence on conservative politics was significant, including his 1988 presidential campaign and the founding of the Christian Coalition in 1989. He remained the host of "The 700 Club" until his retirement in 2021. While supporters saw him as a champion of biblical values, critics saw him as intolerant and trying to impose his morality on society. Robertson's legacy is mixed, but his impact on conservative evangelical political activism is undeniable.

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