Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor race

Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, backing the MyPillow founder ahead of the August 11 contest.

• Trump announced his endorsement of Mike Lindell in a Truth Social post Wednesday, praising his work on election integrity.
• A June Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll showed Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar leading Lindell 53% to 36% in a hypothetical general election matchup.
• Lindell faces several Republican candidates including party-endorsed Kendall Qualls, Minnesota house speaker Lisa Demuth, and 2022 nominee Scott Jensen.
• Lindell has said he re‑established residency in Minnesota after questions arose about his eligibility for the governor's race.