Article snippet: Republican Rep. The rare rebuke from a Republican member of Congress came in response to Trump tweeting a quote from Pastor Robert Jeffress on Fox News. House Democrats opened a formal impeachment inquiry last week after details of a phone call where Trump pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President MORE and his son Hunter. Jeffress, a Dallas-based pastor and known supporter of Trump, has a history of controversial and offensive comments. He has reportedly made derogatory remarks about Islam, calling it "a religion that promotes pedophilia" and a "heresy from the pit of hell." He has also called Mormonism a "cult" that is not a true part of Christianity and said "you can't be saved by being a Jew.” Then-Senate candidate MORE denounced Jeffress after it was announced he would take part in the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem last year. Trump, who has railed against Democrats for starting the impeachment inquiry, enjoys a high approval rating among Republicans according to polls. Public support from impeachment has shifted in the last week as details about his conversation with Zelensky have been made public, according to several polls, with opinions now roughly evenly split for and against Trump's removal. The Hill has reached out the White House for comment on Trump's tweet. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol ... Link to the full article to read more