Mark Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial nominee for North Carolina, is facing backlash following a CNN report linking him to derogatory comments made on a pornographic website over a decade ago. The account, under the username 'minisoldr', allegedly contains racist and sexually explicit remarks, including a claim of endorsing slavery and expressing enjoyment for transgender pornography. Robinson has denied the allegations, labeling them as 'salacious tabloid lies' and suggesting that his political opponent, Josh Stein, may have leaked the story. The report has prompted calls from within the Republican Party for him to withdraw from the race, yet Robinson remains defiant. He has previously made controversial statements regarding LGBTQ+ individuals and expressed support for extremist views, complicating his campaign against Democratic candidate Josh Stein. Robinson's candidacy continues to attract significant scrutiny amid these revelations.