Mark Robinson hospitalized after suffering burn injuries during 'incident' at truck show
SURRY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: North Carolina Gov Mark Robinson was hospitalized on Friday, September 27, after suffering burn injuries during an 'incident' at a campaign event hosted at a truck show in Mount Airy.
Robinson reportedly burned his hand when he leaned against a hot truck during the Mayberry Truck Show, according to the Washington Post.
Mark Robinson hospitalized after suffering burn injuries
Matt Hurley, a campaign staffer for Robinson wrote on X, "Lt Gov Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt Airy. He is in good spirits."
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. He is in good spirits.
— Matt Hurley (@mhurleyofficial) September 28, 2024
The annual event demonstrates several customized semi trucks and trailers.
A staffer for the Lieutenant Governor said that Robinson is 'fine and home now', according to Washington Post.
Robinson, who is running against Democrat Josh Stein for the North Carolina governorship, was criticized in recent weeks for his derogatory comments which he allegedly posted on an adult website more than a decade ago and was revealed in a bombshell report by CNN, per New York Post.
Despite Robinson's denial of making the comments, many Republicans and GOP groups have distanced themselves from the North Carolina Governor.
Donald Trump dodges questions on retracting Mark Robinson's endorsement
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump dodged questions on whether he would retract his endorsement of Mark Robinson after the scandal surrounding the North Carolina Governor.
Replying to a question from a reporter after a press conference on Thursday, September 26, in New York City, Trump just said, "I don’t know the situation."
Following the bombshell report by CNN, the Trump camp did not directly address the allegations against Robinson in its statement but emphasized the importance of North Carolina in the presidential race, calling it a 'vital part' of Trump’s plan to win back the White House, per The Hill.
Trump had high praise for Robinson earlier in 2024. In March, Trump compared Robinson to Martin Luther King and said to a crowd of supporters, "I told that to Mark. I said, I think you’re better than Martin Luther King. I think you are Martin Luther King times two."
