
Former President Donald Trump has previously praised North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson as a significant figure, likening him to Martin Luther King Jr. at campaign rallies. Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, has recently come under scrutiny for comments made over a decade ago on a pornography website's message board.
During a campaign rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, Trump lauded Robinson's speaking abilities, comparing him to Martin Luther King Jr. by calling him 'Martin Luther King on steroids.' Trump expressed his admiration for Robinson, stating that he believed Robinson was even better than the civil rights icon.