North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is facing a wave of resignations from key members of his staff in the wake of a scandalous CNN report. Four staff members, including his chief of staff and communications director, are stepping down amid allegations of lewd and racially insensitive comments made by Robinson on pornography websites.
This latest development comes on the heels of multiple resignations from Robinson’s campaign staff, including his campaign manager. As the pressure mounts, Robinson has hired Trump attorney Jesse Binnall to investigate the claims and defend his reputation as he continues his run for governor.
The resignations represent half of the named staff on Robinson’s official government website, signaling internal turmoil within his office. The reasons behind the sudden departures remain unclear, as calls to the departing staffers went unanswered.
Despite the setbacks, Robinson remains defiant, denouncing the allegations as “salacious lies” and vowing to press on with his campaign. The unfolding drama surrounding the lieutenant governor’s office has captured widespread attention and raised questions about Robinson’s suitability for higher office.