Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota on a platform heavily aligned with Donald Trump. Despite Trump's lack of success in the state, Lindell is leveraging his personal ties to the former president to gain primary support.
Why it matters
The race highlights the ongoing influence of Donald Trump within the Republican Party and the tension between populist candidates and party establishments.
MORGAN, Minn. – Among other politicians in T-shirts and jeans, candidate for governor Mike Lindell stood out in his dark suit and red tie.
The MyPillow founder was onstage at Minnesota Farmfest, a trade show that's a must-hit event for candidates in election seasons. The 65-year-old Minnesota native told the crowd in the barn-style building that he had an edge that his fellow candidates for governor lacked.
"I have an advantage over everyone up here. I can call up and work with the president of the United States," Lindell said, generating some applause from the audience.
Lindell is running for the Republican nomination in Tuesday's primary, vying to replace Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who decided not to run for a third term. Also last week, Lindell announced he was stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on the campaign.
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