Campaign confirms: Mark Robinson receiving treatment for burns following event incident

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is being treated for burns after an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. Details surrounding the incident are unclear, but the event had to be canceled due to a power outage caused by Hurricane Helene. This comes shortly after a CNN report alleged that Robinson made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website in the past, leading to the resignation of four top campaign staff members. Despite the controversy, Robinson denies the allegations and remains defiant. His opponent, Democrat Harris, is seeking to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report was released. Republicans are concerned that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy could help Democrats win the state. Trump narrowly won North Carolina in 2020, and Republicans acknowledge the importance of the state in winning the White House. Robinson’s campaign has not linked the staff departures to the CNN report, and Robinson is reportedly in good spirits despite his injuries.

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