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Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor in Truth Social post
President Donald Trump used a Truth Social message to endorse Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and longtime promoter of unfounded claims about the 2020 election, in Minnesota’s governor race.
President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, The Guardian reported on July 15, 2026.
According to the report, Trump called Lindell “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and said Lindell had “sacrificed” more than “almost anyone else” in fighting for the country, referencing Lindell’s long-running efforts tied to Trump’s 2020 election narrative.
The Guardian said Lindell has spent years promoting what it described as discredited claims about the 2020 election. The report framed Trump’s endorsement as an alignment with Lindell’s bid for statewide office despite the controversies surrounding Lindell’s public statements about the election.
The Minnesota governor’s race is set against a backdrop of national political attention on election integrity messaging and related disputes. Trump’s endorsement brings an additional high-profile figure into a contest that has attracted interest beyond Minnesota, particularly among voters who view the 2020 election as a central political issue.
Lindell, widely known as the founder of MyPillow, has previously used public appearances and media outreach to advance election-related claims. Trump’s post, as described by The Guardian, highlights that ongoing role and positions Lindell as a figure Trump is willing to publicly back for executive leadership in a state.
With the endorsement posted on Truth Social, it is likely to be scrutinized for both its political impact and the election-related claims Lindell has promoted. Whether the endorsement shifts support in Minnesota’s electorate depends on how campaigns and voters respond to the broader dispute that has dogged Lindell’s public profile.
Neither Trump’s campaign nor Lindell’s campaign was cited in the report with any additional new policy platform or legal record in connection with the endorsement, beyond the president’s characterization of Lindell’s commitment. The next milestone for voters will be campaign outreach and debate participation as Minnesota’s election calendar moves forward.
Why It Matters
- The endorsement increases national attention on a Minnesota governor’s race and underscores how 2020 election narratives continue to influence contemporary state-level politics.
- Trump’s public backing may shape how candidates and outside groups position themselves on election administration, integrity, and related controversies, particularly among voters receptive to those themes.
- Because Lindell’s public profile includes claims about the 2020 election that were described as discredited by The Guardian, the endorsement may raise questions for debates about evidence, credibility, and constitutional governance.
- The endorsement also highlights the role of platform messaging, with the president using Truth Social to elevate a candidate for executive office in a state.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder, for Minnesota governor in a Truth Social post, The Guardian reported on July 15, 2026.
- In the post, Trump called Lindell “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots,” and said Lindell had “sacrificed” more than “almost anyone else” in fighting for the country.
- The Guardian reported that Lindell has spent years promoting discredited claims about the 2020 election.
- The report describes Lindell’s endorsement as a sign of Trump’s alignment with Lindell’s political bid in a statewide race.
- The cited account provides the president’s praise, while offering no additional policy or legal details tied to the endorsement beyond Lindell’s election-related notoriety.