Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. His communications director confirmed this, stating that Robinson is in good spirits. The exact details of the incident are unclear, but it led to the cancellation of a North Carolina Faith & Freedom event where Robinson was set to speak. The event was called off due to a power outage caused by Hurricane Helene in the western part of the state.
This incident comes shortly after a CNN report alleged that Robinson had made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago. Following the report, four top staff members of Robinson’s campaign resigned, although the campaign did not explicitly connect their departures to the allegations. Despite some Republicans expressing concern over the report, Robinson has denied the allegations and remained defiant.
The Harris campaign has attempted to link Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report was released. Democrats hope that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy may help them flip the state to blue. North Carolina was narrowly won by Trump in 2020, and Republicans have acknowledged the state’s importance in future presidential elections. Despite the challenges and controversies, Robinson’s campaign continues, and he remains focused on his goal of becoming the state’s governor.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com
