Yes, it's his fault
The Shocking Legacy of Jim Bakker: A Televangelist's Downfall Linked to Trump's America
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Real event · international · 2026-10-06
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Final verdict announced: October 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM ET
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Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker built an evangelical empire with his wife but lost it all.
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Jim Bakker was a prominent figure in televangelism history.
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NPR — Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86 — 2026-10-06
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