# Pastor With Child Convictions Endorses Whatley | Irvine News

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Published: 2026-09-12T06:13:19+00:00
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A pastor with a history of child sex offenses just prayed for integrity at a key campaign event for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley — a move that’s sparking outrage and political firestorms just two months before a pivotal Senate race. The pastor, Daimon L. King, is a registered sex offender with multiple convictions dating back to the late 90s and 2010, and his presence undermines Whatley’s tough-on-crime message — especially as Democrats have already spent over $2.3 million attacking Whatley’s ties to another convicted sex offender, Harvey L. West Jr. Whatley’s team says he didn’t know King was attending, but King’s growing visibility in GOP circles — including appearing alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz — has turned this into a major liability for the Senate hopeful. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d699f2b852fe46f4 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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