Donald Trump is facing pressure to withdraw his endorsement of North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who has faced controversy for offensive comments made on a pornographic website. Despite calls from allies and within his own campaign to pull his endorsement, Trump has not made any formal plans to do so. Robinson, the state’s lieutenant governor, posted troubling comments between 2008-2012, including referring to himself as a “black NAZI!” and making disrespectful remarks about transgender individuals. Despite the controversy, the Trump campaign has not taken any action to remove support for Robinson, who has been labeled as “Martin Luther King on steroids” by Trump.
Trump rarely backtracks on endorsements publicly due to fear of appearing weak, and there are concerns that withdrawing support for Robinson may anger his loyal base. Robinson, even though he is the Republican nominee for governor in a key swing state, is seen as an underdog in the race. The political fallout from Robinson’s past remarks could impact Trump’s electoral success, as North Carolina is a key swing state in presidential elections.
Despite past controversies with other candidates, including Roy Moore in Alabama, Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina, and Herschel Walker in Georgia, Trump has typically stood by his endorsements. It remains to be seen whether Trump will continue to support Robinson in the face of mounting controversies.
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