Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race
Summary
President Donald Trump has publicly supported Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, in his campaign to become governor of Minnesota. Lindell faces challenges in the upcoming Republican primary and there are questions about his residency status in Minnesota.Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell’s run for Minnesota governor on Truth Social.
- Trump praised Lindell for his work on what he calls "Election Integrity," referring to Lindell’s promotion of disputed claims about the 2020 election.
- The Minnesota Republican primary is set for August 11, with early voting already happening.
- Polls show Democrat Amy Klobuchar leading Lindell in a potential general election matchup.
- Other Republican candidates include Kendall Qualls (party-endorsed), Lisa Demuth, Scott Jensen, and Peggy Bennett.
- Lindell has faced questions because he was registered to vote in Texas for several years but says he has re-established Minnesota residency.
- The current governor, Tim Walz, is not running for a third term because he is the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate.
- The general election for governor will take place on November 3.
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