Summary
Mike Lindell, known as the "MyPillow Guy" and a supporter of President Donald Trump, has officially announced his run for governor of Minnesota. He aims to become the Republican nominee to challenge the current Democratic Governor Tim Walz in the upcoming election. Lindell, who has faced various legal and financial issues, believes his personal and business experiences can address issues like addiction, homelessness, and fraud.
Key Facts
- Mike Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota and seeks the Republican nomination.
- He will challenge Democratic Governor Tim Walz, who plans to run for a third term in 2026.
- Lindell is known for founding MyPillow and his support for President Trump.
- He claims his business experience and personal recovery from addiction will help solve state issues.
- Lindell has faced legal and financial troubles due to promoting false claims about the 2020 election.
- Major retailers stopped selling MyPillow products after these claims, leading to revenue drops.
- Lindell has defamation lawsuits against him, including one from the voting company Smartmatic.
- Minnesota has a history of electing unconventional candidates, which Lindell hopes to leverage.
