Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is scheduled to appear in a forthcoming interview with Real Truth Media, marking his first extended public remarks since his decisive loss in the state’s 2024 gubernatorial race. Robinson, the Republican nominee and the first Black candidate to secure a major-party nomination for governor in North Carolina, was defeated by Democrat Josh Stein by a wide margin, losing 54.90% to 40.08%.

Earlier this year, Robinson declined to run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2026, stating, ‘I will not run next year, nor do I have plans to seek elected office in the future.’

Robinson’s campaign was overshadowed in its final stretch by a series of controversies tied to past statements and online activity. Reports highlighted comments attributed to him on internet forums years earlier, which critics described as inflammatory and damaging. He faced a barrage of media-driven allegations centered on old blog posts and online remarks characterized as racist, anti-Semitic, and explicit. Robinson denied authoring the most extreme material or argued it was taken out of context and weaponized by political opponents to damage his campaign.

The allegations sparked extensive national media coverage, prompting many establishment Republicans to distance themselves and turning off some independent voters as well. As support eroded, several outside spending groups pulled their funding, further weakening the campaign, while many of Robinson’s supporters maintained it was a coordinated political attack aimed at undermining a rising conservative figure. In the closing weeks of the race, the fallout dominated headlines and shifted attention away from policy, putting Robinson on the defensive as early voting began.

Following the election, Robinson largely withdrew from public view, remaining silent for months as the political fallout continued. His upcoming interview appears aimed at finally answering lingering questions, setting the record straight on the controversies that surrounded his campaign, and explaining how his campaign fell apart.

In preview clips released ahead of the interview, Robinson signals a candid tone, stating, “You can’t be honest with people in politics,” and adding, “What’s done in the dark always comes to the light.” He also references moments from the campaign that he says “are not ever going to be forgotten,” indicating he may revisit both the allegations and the broader political environment surrounding his run.

The interview will be featured on Real Truth Media’s new series, After the Call, hosted by Josh Hall, which is set to debut this evening at 5:00 PM eastern time. The program provides a long-form platform for high-profile figures who have faced controversy, public scrutiny, or personal setback.

Robinson’s appearance is expected to draw significant attention as he re-enters the public arena, with both supporters and critics watching closely to see whether he addresses past controversies and outlines his next steps in politics.