Donald Trump is facing pressure to withdraw his endorsement of Mark Robinson, the scandal-plagued gubernatorial candidate from North Carolina, due to offensive comments he made in the past on a pornographic website. Robinson’s comments, including referring to himself as a “black NAZI” and spying on women in public shower rooms, have sparked calls for Trump to reconsider his support. However, there are no official plans to rescind the endorsement at this time.
Despite the controversy surrounding Robinson, Trump’s campaign appears focused on winning North Carolina. There have been internal discussions within the campaign about un-endorsing Robinson, but so far, the requests have not been heeded. Republican members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, as well as the Republican National Committee Chairman, are reportedly planning to privately urge Trump to pull his support for Robinson. Despite these efforts, it is unlikely that Trump will make a public reversal of his endorsement.
Robinson’s past controversial statements have drawn criticism, including his views on same-sex marriage, abortion, and the transgender community. Robinson has faced fresh scrutiny after his comments on the pornographic message board were revealed. This scandal could potentially hurt Trump’s standing in North Carolina, a key swing state in the upcoming election.
Overall, Trump’s history of standing by controversial candidates, such as Roy Moore and Madison Cawthorn, suggests that he may be unlikely to withdraw his support for Robinson despite the backlash. The situation remains fluid, but as of now, Robinson remains the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina.
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