Well, it looks like CNN is back at it again, this time targeting North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Robinson, who’s currently running for governor, has had enough and is taking the network to court over a report that alleges he made racist and sexual posts on a pornography website more than a decade ago.
Let’s break this down. Robinson is accusing CNN of reckless defamation, saying they “knowingly or recklessly” ran with a story that his personal data, including the information supposedly tying him to a “Nude Africa” account, had been compromised in previous data breaches. This isn’t some casual accusation—Robinson is firing back hard, calling it a “high-tech lynching,” a deliberate smear aimed at derailing his campaign just weeks before Election Day. And honestly, can you blame him for feeling that way?
CNN’s report alleges Robinson used the handle “minisoldr” to make deeply offensive comments, including calling himself a “black NAZI,” supporting slavery, and throwing shade at none other than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oh, and let’s not forget the allegations about him secretly enjoying pornography involving trans individuals, despite his public stance against gender ideology. Sounds convenient, doesn’t it? CNN knows Robinson’s conservative base won’t take kindly to this kind of narrative, so of course they’re running with it full steam ahead.
But Robinson isn’t just sitting around waiting for this to blow over. He’s suing CNN for a whopping $50 million, claiming this is all part of a coordinated attack to sink his campaign. And, of course, there’s a punk rock singer from Greensboro jumping in, claiming Robinson was a regular at a porn shop. Because why not add a little more drama to the mix?
The timing of this whole thing couldn’t be more suspect. Robinson’s leading opponent, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, has surged ahead in the polls since CNN dropped their so-called bombshell. Stein is now ahead by 17 points, a significant leap that just so happened to follow the release of these allegations. Coincidence? You be the judge.
What’s worse, Robinson’s campaign staff has been hit with resignations since the report came out, which CNN is no doubt thrilled about. The network seems to have hit its mark in terms of causing chaos within Robinson’s camp. But despite the obstacles, Robinson isn’t backing down. He’s promised to keep his focus on the campaign, telling his supporters that CNN won’t throw him off his mission.
As for former President Trump, who endorsed Robinson before this report came out? Well, he’s keeping quiet for now, and there’s no word on whether he’ll pull his support.
Mark Robinson is taking them head-on, and it’ll be interesting to see how this lawsuit plays out. But one thing’s for sure—CNN won’t be backing down, and neither will Robinson. Buckle up, because this fight is far from over.