According to a report from WRAL, the remarks were made during an appearance at Asbury Baptist Church. In the video, Robinson can be heard using derogatory terms in reference to the transgender community and described LGBTQ+ people as “filth.” “There’s no reason anybody, anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, or any of that filth,” he said. “And yes, I called it filth.
And if you don’t like that I called it filth come see me about it.” Shortly after the video went viral, Robinson was faced with immediate backlash from political figures and LGBTQ+ activists.
Taking to Twitter, Sen. Jeff Jackson, D-Mecklenburg referred to the Lt. governor’s comments “unacceptable” and called for his resignation. “C