1 year ago
Trump faces pressure over Mark Robinson controversy
Republican Turmoil in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans faced a crisis as CNN prepared to release a damaging story about their gubernatorial nominee, Mark Robinson. Despite attempts to involve Donald Trump in persuading Robinson to exit the race, the former president chose not to intervene.
It was dead silence. Nobody was going to be willing to do that.
The controversy stems from allegations linking Robinson to offensive posts on an online forum. Critics argue that Robinson's candidacy is a problem of the GOP's own making, as party leaders overlooked his inflammatory history.
- North Carolina Republicans panicked as CNN prepared damaging story about gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson.
- Robinson's team sought Trump's help to persuade him to drop out of the race.
- Trump declined to intervene, leaving Robinson to face the scandal alone.
- Critics argue Robinson's candidacy is a problem of the GOP's own making.
- Robinson vows to continue campaign despite allegations of offensive online posts.
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