In a recent interview, North Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson faced intense scrutiny following a CNN report that revealed a series of controversial and derogatory social media posts attributed to him from 2014 to 2019. These posts have sparked discussions about his views on parenting within Black families, with Robinson suggesting that individuals unable to care for their children should be sterilized. This troubling rhetoric predates his tenure as lieutenant governor but emerged prominently after he became a well-known figure in conservative circles.
One particularly alarming Facebook post from 2014 stated, “I have more respect for loyal DOGS than I do for PEOPLE who don’t take care of their children,” accompanied by the hashtag “#haveyourdeadbeatsspayedandneutered.”
In recent weeks, Robinson has been working to mitigate the fallout from these revelations. CNN’s report brought attention to old comments linked to a profile he allegedly used on adult websites, where he referred to himself as a “Black NAZI” and expressed a desire for the return of slavery. Robinson has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as attempts at character assassination, while simultaneously taking legal action against CNN for defamation.
His campaign has not shied away from controversy. In posts from 2016, he suggested, “If you need a court order to tell you to take care of your children, then you probably need an operation to make sure you don’t have any more.” Such comments prompted widespread criticism as Robinson’s social media activity often perpetuates negative stereotypes concerning Black culture and family life.
In 2017, Robinson also made inflammatory comments that seemed to generalize about Black men and women, saying, “Deadbeat men, the whorish women they breed with, and the undisciplined children they produce are the top three issues that cause African American culture to be a dismal failure.”
Even in a video from 2019, he stated, “Abortion in this country is not about protecting the lives of mothers. It’s about killing the child because you weren’t responsible enough to keep your skirt down.”
A detailed examination of Robinson’s social media presence reveals a consistent pattern of conservative rhetoric intertwined with disparaging views on race and culture, suggesting a growing extremity through the years of Donald Trump’s presidency.
The CNN article also connected a profile under the name “minisoldr” found on the Nude Africa forum, where Robinson made numerous derogatory comments about Black people, further complicating his public persona.
As Robinson’s campaign continues, his team has refrained from commenting on the specifics of the CNN report. Instead, they have focused on a recent lawsuit filed against both CNN and an individual who operates a local adult video business, asserting that these publications represent a “digital lynching” aimed at sabotaging his campaign. The suit claims these narratives have caused significant harm to Robinson’s reputation and family, framing the controversy as part of a coordinated attack against his political aspirations.
