Former President Donald Trump is facing pressure to withdraw his endorsement of North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson due to offensive comments he made on a pornography website. Robinson, who is the state’s lieutenant governor, made offensive remarks between 2008 and 2012, including referring to himself as a “black NAZI!” and admitting to spying on women in public showers. While there are calls to pull the endorsement, the Trump campaign has not indicated any plans to do so, citing a focus on winning the White House.
Despite calls from advisors and members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, Trump has not publicly withdrawn his support for Robinson, as he generally avoids backtracking on endorsements to avoid appearing weak. Robinson’s past controversial comments had already made him an underdog in the race, and his recent scandal is expected to further complicate his chances.
This situation is not the first time Trump has stood by controversial candidates, such as Roy Moore in Alabama and Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina. Despite the pressure, Trump’s history suggests that he will maintain his support for Robinson, even as the scandal threatens to impact the key swing state of North Carolina in the upcoming elections.
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Trump maintains endorsement of Mark Robinson despite alleged involvement in porn site scandal
