March 3rd 2024.
On March 2, Donald Trump announced his endorsement for North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, in his bid for governor. This endorsement had been promised by Trump months prior and was finally fulfilled at a campaign rally, as reported by the Associated Press. During the rally, Trump even went as far as comparing Robinson to the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump praised Robinson, calling him "Martin Luther King on steroids" and even stated, "I think you're better than Martin Luther King. I think you are Martin Luther King times two." He also listed Robinson as one of several candidates that North Carolina voters should support in the upcoming Republican primary on March 12. Trump made it clear that he fully and wholeheartedly endorsed this group of candidates.
While some may argue that this is not a singular endorsement, the support shown by Trump, as well as Robinson's own fundraising efforts and popularity among the state's GOP, have solidified his position as the front-runner for the governor's seat. However, Robinson's strong condemnation of LGBTQ+ rights has caused controversy. He has made inflammatory comments, such as suggesting that transgender women use bathrooms outside, and has also denied the Holocaust and promoted conspiracy theories about Jewish people.
Despite these issues, Trump still referred to Robinson as "an incredible gentleman." It's worth noting that Robinson has also received an endorsement from the NRA and even spoke at their convention in Texas in 2022. This appearance was met with criticism, especially since it took place just days after a school shooting in Uvalde. North Carolina state Democrats, along with 760 parents, signed a letter urging Robinson to cancel his appearance. The letter stated, "We demand to know: how many children do you need to see gunned down before you'll finally decide to put lives ahead of the gun lobby and actually do something to stop this senseless violence?"
The letter continued, addressing Robinson's attendance at the NRA convention and stating, "Your thoughts and prayers are not enough. Unless proven otherwise, your attendance at the NRA convention in Texas this week makes it clear: you, and the North Carolina Republican Party, are beholden to the NRA instead of protecting North Carolina children." These concerns about Robinson's stance on important issues, combined with Trump's endorsement, have sparked further debate and discussion about the future of North Carolina politics.
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