In his quest to become North Carolina's first Black governor, Republican Mark Robinson criticizes government safety net spending as a "plantation of welfare and victimhood". Despite this rhetoric, his household relied on government funding through his wife's nonprofit, Balanced Nutrition Inc., to support themselves and enable his political rise.

The organization, funded by taxpayers, provided income stability for the Robinsons after years of financial struggles, bankruptcies, and legal issues. However, the nonprofit is now under scrutiny for financial irregularities, posing challenges amidst Robinson's controversial remarks and a tough campaign for governor of North Carolina.