Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio responded to the allegations against North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson, calling them “far out there” and not necessarily reality. Vance emphasized that it is ultimately up to Robinson and the people of North Carolina to decide his fate in the race.
When asked if he believed Robinson’s denial of the allegations, Vance stated that he neither believed nor disbelieved him, highlighting the importance of letting things play out in the court of public opinion. Vance also mentioned that the Trump campaign currently has no plans to campaign with Robinson.
Robinson, in response to the report, referred to it as “salacious tabloid trash” and reaffirmed his commitment to stay in the race. Former President Donald Trump, who held a rally in North Carolina where Robinson was not invited, did not comment on the allegations in the report.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Robinson’s candidacy will be affected by the allegations and the public reaction to them.