At a recent rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump took the stage without the presence of Mark Robinson, the state's lieutenant governor and GOP nominee for governor. Robinson, who has been a regular attendee at Trump's events in North Carolina in the past, was notably missing from the lineup.
A source close to Robinson's campaign confirmed that he would not be joining Trump onstage, following recent reports about his controversial past statements. These reports highlighted Robinson's history of making troubling and graphic remarks on a porn website years ago, including identifying himself as a Black Nazi.
During the rally, speakers focused primarily on Trump's political race against Vice President Kamala Harris, with little mention of the contested gubernatorial race in North Carolina. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, a former leader of the North Carolina GOP, addressed the crowd and urged them to support Trump and other Republican candidates on the ballot.
Despite some criticism directed at Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Stein, Robinson was notably absent from the discussions. The lack of mention or support for Robinson at the rally indicates a shift in focus towards rallying support for Trump and the broader Republican agenda.
