The top staffer to Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, is preparing to resign following reports of inflammatory and racist remarks made by Robinson on a pornography website’s message board. Brian LiVecchi, Robinson’s chief of staff and general counsel, is expected to step down in the coming week, according to a source familiar with the matter.
This resignation is part of a series of high-profile departures from Robinson’s team. Recently, most of his campaign staff, including his campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, finance director, senior advisor, general consultant, policy director, communications director, and director of government affairs, have all resigned.
In response to these resignations, Robinson announced the appointment of Krishana Polite as his new chief of staff. Robinson, who is the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, has been facing backlash over lewd comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website, including referring to himself as a “black Nazi” and expressing support for reinstating slavery.
Despite the mounting evidence linking him to the controversial remarks, Robinson has denied making the comments. In a recent interview, he stated, “This is not us. These are not our words. And this is not anything that is characteristic of me.”
The situation surrounding Robinson has sparked significant controversy and raised questions about his judgment and character as a public official. As the story continues to unfold, many are closely watching how Robinson and his team navigate this challenging situation.
