Trump backs Mark Robinson in high-stakes North Carolina governor race: ‘Martin Luther King on steroids’

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Former President Donald Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson ahead of Super Tuesday, comparing the controversial Republican to Martin Luther King Jr. during a rally in North Carolina.

Trump pledged to back the lieutenant governor, who has come under fire for his rhetoric and remains a highly polarizing figure, months ago.

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