Invasion of Iraq
Robertson is considered to have staunch conservative views. His unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for president in 1988 led to allegations of partisanship. According to White House press secretary Scott McClellan, Robertson met with President George W. Bush in November 2002 to discuss the 
. He considers himself to be a supporter of Bush. Today he remains a controversial public figure.
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson calls for assassination of Venezuela's president