The North Carolina Governor race has been shaken up by a recent report from CNN that Mark Robinson, a Republican candidate and current Lieutenant Governor of the state, allegedly referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” in a past social media post. The revelation has sparked controversy and calls for Robinson to address the issue and clarify his stance on white supremacy and racism.
The CNN report, which cited a post from Robinson’s Facebook page in 2018, quoted him as saying, “I am a Black Nazi, and you are a Nazi sympathizer.” The post was reportedly in response to a comment about the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality. Since the report surfaced, Robinson has come under fire from critics who accuse him of promoting a dangerous and hateful ideology.
Robinson, who is the first African American to hold the position of Lieutenant Governor in North Carolina, has denied the allegations and stated that the post was taken out of context. He maintains that he was using the term “Black Nazi” sarcastically and as a way to highlight his opposition to racism and discrimination.
Despite Robinson’s explanation, the controversy has cast a shadow over his campaign for Governor and raised questions about his views on race and extremism. Many have called on him to publicly address the issue and provide more context for the controversial post.
In a statement released by his campaign, Robinson reiterated his commitment to fighting racism and promoting equality for all North Carolinians. He stated, “I have dedicated my life to standing up for the rights of all people, regardless of their race or background. I categorically reject any form of white supremacy or hate speech.”
The Governor race in North Carolina is already shaping up to be a highly contested and closely watched election. With the emergence of this controversy, the stakes have been raised even higher as voters wait to see how Robinson will respond and whether his candidacy will be able to overcome the fallout from the CNN report.
As the campaign continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this latest development will impact Robinson’s chances of securing the Governorship. In a state that has seen its fair share of political turmoil in recent years, the controversy surrounding Robinson’s alleged use of the term “Black Nazi” is sure to be a major talking point in the weeks and months ahead.
