The Harris campaign has been quick to respond to the recent CNN report highlighting Donald Trump's past praise for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who has been embroiled in controversy over his history of disturbing comments on a pornographic website's message board. The campaign has taken to social media to share photos of Trump and Robinson together, including one of them posing with a thumbs-up, as well as video of Trump praising Robinson, calling him "one of the great leaders in our country" and labeling him "better than Martin Luther King." The campaign has also superimposed the CNN report's headline in the video, highlighting the connection between Trump and Robinson.

In a statement, the Trump campaign did not directly address the reporting, instead focusing on the former president's record and the importance of winning the White House. However, the campaign did not rule out the possibility of Robinson dropping out of the race, with a spokesperson saying that the decision was up to Robinson.

The controversy surrounding Robinson has been brewing for some time, with many people in Trump's orbit expressing concerns about his inflammatory comments and behavior. However, Trump has been consistent in his praise for Robinson, who won the Republican nomination for governor in March.

The NAACP has called on Robinson to exit the race, labeling him "unfit" to be governor. The organization is not alone in its criticism, with many Democrats and some Republicans speaking out against Robinson's behavior.

The controversy has the potential to damage Trump's campaign, particularly in the key battleground state of North Carolina. Trump has a history of making divisive comments, and his association with Robinson could hurt his chances with moderate voters.

Harris Campaign's Sharp Response to Trump's Past Praise for Robinson

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