GOP Nominee in NC Calls for Military Support for Trump

Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee for K-12 public education in North Carolina, has come under scrutiny following the release of a video she filmed after the January 6 Capitol riot. In the video, Morrow urged then-President Donald Trump to disregard the Constitution and utilize the military to maintain his presidency. Public videos reviewed by CNN confirm her presence at the Capitol during the attack, although there is no evidence of her entering the building or engaging in violence, and she has not faced any criminal charges. Morrow, a registered nurse and grassroots activist, previously lost a bid for her local school board but gained prominence after defeating the incumbent North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction in the March Republican primary. This position oversees a substantial $11 billion budget for K-12 education in the state. Her campaign has garnered support from notable figures, including gubernatorial nominee Robinson, who has publicly endorsed her candidacy. In her January 6 video, Morrow expressed her belief that Trump would remain president until January 20 and claimed that military leaders supported him. She suggested that if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act before the inauguration, he could be re-inaugurated. Morrow also emphasized that she does not condone vandalism, despite her controversial statements. As Morrow campaigns for office, she joins a growing list of individuals who were present at the Capitol on January 6. The North Carolina Republican Party has yet to comment on her candidacy or the implications of her past actions.