In a worrying development for the former president Donald Trump Concerns are mounting within the Trump campaign over North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s controversial remarks and political baggage. As Trump looks to secure crucial votes in the swing state, allies fear Robinson could jeopardize his chances on Election Day.
North Carolina has been a Republican stronghold, voting Republican in 10 of the past 11 presidential elections. However, a lackluster showing in the state could spell disaster for Trump on Nov. 5. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the Trump campaign’s distancing from Robinson, particularly after CNN reported on incendiary comments made by the lieutenant governor, including self-identifying as a “black Nazi” and a “pervert” and expressing support for reinstating slavery.
What is the Trump campaign saying?
A Trump campaign official said: “This is an issue that is about Robinson’s campaign and not President Trump’s campaign,” indicating a clear attempt to separate the two figures as they approach a critical election period. Notably, Trump has previously praised Robinson as “Martin Luther King on steroids,” but that support appears to have waned as Robinson faces closer scrutiny.
Even as the deadline for Robinson to withdraw from the gubernatorial race approached, he released a video denying the allegations in the CNN report and reaffirming his commitment to remain in the race. As the deadline passed without Robinson taking action, concerns within the Trump team only intensified.
This is what you need to know
The unrest surrounding Robinson is not new; it has been brewing for some time. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has acknowledged that polls indicate Robinson is trailing Trump in North Carolina. This disparity raises alarm bells that Robinson’s unpopularity could undermine support for Trump.
“I understand the concern that has been raised… because there is a difference between Donald Trump and Mark Robinson,” Whatley told Axios. Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s former chief of staff, further emphasized the issue, saying, “Trump is being overwhelmed by a very unpopular Republican gubernatorial candidate.”
As the election approaches, the dynamics in North Carolina present a significant challenge for Trump, making Robinson’s candidacy a potential Achilles heel for his campaign.
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