Mark Robinson Faces Backlash Over Alleged Comments on Porn Site; Trump Maintains Endorsement

Sep 21, 2024, 01:27 PM

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, is facing significant backlash following a CNN report alleging he made inflammatory comments on a pornographic website years ago. The North Carolina GOP has defended Robinson, calling the report a smear campaign, while the Democratic National Committee has launched new advertisements linking him to Donald Trump. The NAACP North Carolina State Conference has also urged Robinson to drop out of the race. Prominent Republicans, including Senator Thom Tillis, have urged Robinson to either drop out of the race or sue CNN. Despite the controversy, former President Donald Trump has stated he has no plans to revoke his endorsement of Robinson. Trump avoided mentioning Robinson during a recent rally in North Carolina. The scandal has raised concerns about its potential impact on Trump's prospects in the crucial swing state of North Carolina.