Donald Trump’s endorsement of scandal-plagued North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is facing scrutiny from allies and within his own campaign. Robinson, who is currently the state’s lieutenant governor, posted offensive comments on a pornography website, referring to himself as a “black NAZI!” and sharing inappropriate details from his past, including spying on women in gym showers as a teenager. Some advisers within the Trump campaign have been urging him to withdraw his endorsement, but he has not made any formal decisions to do so. Despite calls for Trump to pull his support, he rarely backtracks on endorsements publicly, as he believes it would make him appear weak. Robinson’s controversial past comments and actions have made him a potential liability in the governor’s race, even before the recent scandal surfaced. If Trump ends up withdrawing his support, it would be a break from his past actions, as he has previously stood by controversial candidates such as Roy Moore and Madison Cawthorn. The political fallout from Robinson’s actions could impact the key swing state of North Carolina and potentially affect Trump’s standing in the state. Robinson remains the Republican nominee for governor, even as he faces backlash for his past behavior.
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Trump maintains endorsement of Mark Robinson despite alleged involvement in porn site scandal
