President Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, sparking mixed reactions from state Republican leaders.
President Trump has officially endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for the Minnesota governorship, praising him as one of the nation's most hardworking patriots. Lindell, a prominent supporter of the administration and a frequent critic of the 2020 election results, faces a crowded Republican primary field this August. While the endorsement provides Lindell with significant national visibility, it has drawn scrutiny from local Republican officials. Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash warned that Lindell’s candidacy could create an easy target for Democrats, potentially affecting other races on the ballot. Republican analysts expressed concern that the endorsement might complicate the path to victory in a state where Republicans have not won a statewide office since 2006. Lindell currently leads the Republican primary field with 27 percent support, though he remains a registered voter in Texas while running in Minnesota. He will face Democratic frontrunner Amy Klobuchar in the general election, where she aims to capitalize on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and proposed state audits.