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Mark Robinson Admits to Lying About CNN Investigation

3/21/2026

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Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted on a podcast that he lied about a CNN investigation into his inflammatory comments on a pornography website.
He stated that his deception was intended to protect those around him, including President Trump, during his 2024 gubernatorial campaign.
Robinson acknowledged an "obsession" with pornography but would repeat his choices to support his allies.
He expressed regret for not changing his campaign team sooner, believing it could have impacted the election outcome.

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Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted on a podcast that he lied about a CNN investigation into his inflammatory comments on a pornography website.
He stated that his deception was intended to protect those around him, including President Trump, during his 2024 gubernatorial campaign.
Robinson acknowledged an "obsession" with pornography but would repeat his choices to support his allies.
He expressed regret for not changing his campaign team sooner, believing it could have impacted the election outcome.