Former President Donald Trump is facing pressure from his allies and within his own campaign to withdraw his endorsement from North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, following offensive comments recently uncovered about Robinson’s past behavior. Robinson, currently the state’s lieutenant governor, is reported to have made insensitive and derogatory remarks on a pornography website between 2008 and 2012.
While there are discussions within the Trump campaign about pulling the endorsement, there are currently no plans to do so. Various Republican officials in North Carolina, including Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, and the Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, have raised concerns about Robinson’s comments and are privately urging Trump to withdraw his support.
Despite the controversy, Robinson remains the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, posing a potential challenge for Trump in the swing state. Trump has stood by controversial candidates in the past, including Roy Moore in Alabama and Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina, reflecting his reluctance to retract endorsements publicly.
The fallout from Robinson’s past remarks could impact Trump’s standing in North Carolina, a critical battleground state. Robinson’s comments have been met with criticism for being insensitive and offensive, raising questions about his suitability for public office. Despite the pressure to disavow Robinson, Trump’s decision regarding the endorsement remains uncertain as the campaign navigates the political consequences of the scandal.
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