Trump Endorses Lindell
Trump Endorses Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor Amid Crowded GOP Primary
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Key Points
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A Survey USA/KSTP poll cited by CBS News showed Mike Lindell leading the GOP field in Minnesota with 27% support, ahead of Lisa Demuth at 22% and Kendall Qualls at 17%.
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Trump’s endorsement included a forceful on-record commitment, with Star Tribune noting Lindell received Trump’s 'complete and total endorsement' and describing him as a strong candidate in the race.
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The endorsement occurred just a day before a national address Trump said would focus on election security, signaling timing tied to broader election integrity messaging.
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Trump used his Truth Social platform to praise Lindell, writing 'Mike will be SPECTACULAR!!!' and referring to Lindell as the 'Pillow Man,' underscoring the promotional push behind the candidate.
President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, calling him 'one of America's greatest and most hard working Patriots' and predicting he will be 'SPECTACULAR.' WFXR TV reported the endorsement came just one day before Trump planned a national address focused on election security.
Lindell is a longtime Trump ally and vocal denier of the 2020 election results. He wants to replace voting machines with hand counts and paper ballots. He has cast himself as a candidate who will pull Minnesota 'back from oblivion and embarrassment.'
Poll Shows Lindell Jumping to Front of GOP Pack
A Survey USA/KSTP poll cited by CBS News showed Lindell leading the Republican primary field with 27% support. House Speaker Lisa Demuth sat at 22%, and Kendall Qualls trailed at 17%. That places Lindell ahead of two candidates seen as stronger general-election prospects.
Alpha News called the endorsement 'a significant boost' that likely makes Lindell the primary frontrunner. Trump posted his support on Truth Social, writing 'Mike will be SPECTACULAR!!!' and referring to him as the 'Pillow Man.' Star Tribune noted Trump gave Lindell his 'complete and total endorsement.'
Endorsement Timed to Trump's Election Security Push
Trump's backing arrived one day before he planned to deliver a national address on election security. That timing was not lost on observers. It ties Lindell's candidacy directly to Trump's broader campaign against electronic voting machines.
WFXR TV noted the back-to-back timing. Lindell has long claimed voting machines were used to steal the 2020 election. His company, Mike Lindell Media Corp., also issued a press release saying 'historic evidence of election fraud has been dropped against voting machines,' according to Business Insider Markets.
General Election Path Looks Steep for Lindell
Winning the primary is one thing. Winning Minnesota in November is another. CBS News examined what Trump's endorsement means for both the primary and the general election. Democrats would likely make Lindell's record a central issue in any fall campaign.
Daily Mail noted Lindell would face Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the general election if he wins the nomination. Klobuchar is a well-known statewide figure with multiple Senate wins. Critics argue Lindell's election-fraud messaging, while popular with the GOP base, could hurt him with independent voters in November.
What the Endorsement Reveals About Trump's Strategy
Trump's move signals he wants election integrity — his term for skepticism of voting machines and mail-in ballots — front and center in state races. By backing Lindell in Minnesota, he keeps that issue alive heading into the 2026 midterms.
The endorsement also shows Trump is willing to back candidates who trail in general-election polling if they are loyal to his worldview. Lindell leads the primary field at 27%. But Minnesota has not elected a Republican governor since 1998. The risk-reward calculus is one the party is now openly debating.
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