Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, is contemplating a campaign for Minnesota’s governorship, as indicated by his recent paperwork submission signaling a possible candidacy.
The outspoken conservative shared his thoughts with the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding this potential political move, mentioning his intention to make a definitive decision soon, specifically by December 11.
“I will be making an announcement on December 11, either way,” Lindell stated, adding that he has not yet reached a full commitment to running.
Should Lindell emerge victorious among Republican contenders, he would face off against Minnesota’s current Governor, Tim Walz, a Democrat and former vice-presidential hopeful. Walz is presently embroiled in controversy as numerous state employees have accused him of bearing full responsibility for a significant fraud case, claiming, “Tim Walz is 100% responsible for massive fraud in Minnesota.”
According to a report by News, Lindell would need to overcome competition from other Republicans eager to challenge Walz. The Minnesota Star Tribune identifies potential rivals as Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 nominee Scott Jensen, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, businessman Kendall Qualls, and attorney Chris Madel.
As – News reported:
The statement came from over 400 individuals in the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Service Employees (DHS) X page on Saturday, Fox News reported Sunday.
The group claimed it alerted Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to the fraud in the early stages of its discovery, but he allegedly retaliated against whistleblowers
However, Lindell would first have to defeat fellow Republicans vying for the chance to unseat Walz. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, those potential candidates include “Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 nominee Scott Jensen, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, businessman Kendall Qualls, and attorney Chris Madel.”
The outlet also said Lindell polled matchups against the incumbent Democrat and said of the results, “If there was someone to win, it would be me.”
Lindell’s close relationship with President Donald Trump could also serve as a distinct advantage, should he choose to enter the race. And Lindell is no stranger to censorship the MAGA movement has dealt with, even being blacklisted by what was formally known as Twitter for supposedly violating the platform’s “civic integrity policy” — a common excuse used to target Trump and his supporters.
The Trump administration has continued to point out Walz’s incompetency and the consequences of his disastrous policies. During Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that Walz has been responsible for flooding U.S. highways with illegal alien big rig drivers.
President Donald Trump has recently called out Walz for his immigration stance, referring to him as “seriously retarded” for allowing “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia” to take over “the once great State of Minnesota.”
“Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for ‘prey’ as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone,” Trump said, adding, “The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both…”
