Sen. JD Vance reacted to allegations against Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, calling them “pretty far out there.” Robinson allegedly made controversial comments on a porn website years ago, but has denied the report and said he will stay in the race. Some members of his party have expressed concern, but the North Carolina Republican Party reiterated its support for him. Vance stated that it is up to North Carolina whether Robinson remains in the race, and that the situation needs to play out in the court of public opinion.
Vance clarified that his ticket does not have plans to campaign with Robinson, who is currently North Carolina’s lieutenant governor. Despite the allegations, there are no plans for former President Trump to withdraw his endorsement of Robinson, as he has praised him in the past. North Carolina is a key state for Republicans to win in order to secure the White House, with the current race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris being tight. In the gubernatorial contest, Robinson is polling behind his Democratic opponent, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
NBC reporters Lauren Mayk and Megan Lebowitz covered Vance’s response to the allegations against Robinson, emphasizing the importance of North Carolina in the upcoming elections. Alec Hernández also contributed to the reporting on this developing story.
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