Campaign confirms Mark Robinson treated for burns following incident at event

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. The details surrounding the incident are unclear, but Robinson was previously set to speak at a North Carolina Faith & Freedom event, which was canceled due to a lack of power caused by Hurricane Helene. This incident comes after a CNN report alleging that Robinson made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago. Following the report, four top staff members of Robinson’s campaign stepped down. Despite the controversy, Robinson has denied the allegations and remained defiant. The Harris campaign has tried to link Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report. Republicans are concerned about the impact of the allegations on Robinson’s candidacy, as winning North Carolina is crucial for the party in future elections. Robinson’s campaign has not directly linked the staff departures to the CNN report. Robinson’s communications director has confirmed his treatment for burns and stated that he is in good spirits.

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