Robinson continued by addressing gang violence in North Carolina, mainly in the Charlotte area, and the need to support law enforcement.
“We have to stop these gangs and come up with ways to break these gangs up before they get into our schools and before they can get on our streets and recruit these young people,” Robinson elaborated.
He later mentioned concerns about protests and violence on college campuses nationwide and the need to prevent that from getting out of hand.
“Protesting is part of the American spirit, but rioting and taking down the American flag and assaulting those trying to put the American flag up and threatening students who you disagree with is not,” Robinson explained.
Before the press conference began, Stein’s campaign released a statement saying Robinson makes North Carolina “less safe.”
Stein said he wanted to remind people about statements Robinson made earlier this summer, which read:
“Some folks need killing! It’s time for somebody to say it. It’s not a matter of vengeance. It’s not a matter of being mean or spiteful. It’s a matter of necessity!”
Robinson, however, said that statement was taken out of context before doubling down.
“Do I still believe that nazis and terrorists need to be killed by our men and women as I was speaking in that church? Yes. That’s what saved this nation time and time again,” Robinson elaborated.
When questioned about the recent polling numbers that showed him trailing Josh Stein, the lieutenant governor said he believes he has a lot of support and will win the race come November.
VIDEO: AG Josh Stein will face Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in race for governor
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