Former President Donald Trump’s past praise for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, calling him 'Martin Luther King on steroids,' has resurfaced amid controversy.
Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, faces accusations of leaving graphic comments on a porn site’s message board, as reported by CNN. Despite the growing scandal, Robinson has stated he will remain in the race. Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, see this as an opportunity to gain ground in the battleground state.
Trump's campaign has declined to comment on whether Robinson should drop out of the race.
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Of course Trump is backing another far-right extremist with a shady past—it’s their entire brand at this point.
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