Trump endorses Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor race

Former President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, giving a significant boost to the businessman's campaign just weeks before voters cast their ballots. The endorsement intensifies a crowded primary contest ahead of the state's August 11 election, where early voting is already underway.

In a social media post, Trump praised Lindell as "one of America's greatest and most hard working Patriots" and stated that if given the chance, "Mike will be SPECTACULAR!" Trump cited Lindell's sacrifices "in fighting for our country, especially when it comes to Election Integrity" and concluded his message by writing, "He will MAKE MINNESOTA GREAT AGAIN! MIKE LINDELL HAS MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT."

Lindell, who gained national fame through his "MyPillow Guy" television advertisements, has been a prominent and vocal supporter of Trump for years, publicly echoing the former president's claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. In response to the endorsement, Lindell thanked Trump and said he appreciated the president's confidence, adding, "Lets Make Minnesota Great Again!" He told a local...