Trump Backs Mike Lindell
Donald Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor race.
July 15, 2026 · Updated Jul 15, 7:25pm ET
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What happened
President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillowMy PillowPillow manufacturing company based in Minnesota, U.S.A founder Mike Lindell
Mike LindellAmerican businessman, political activist, and conspiracy theorist (born 1961) for Minnesota governor in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, calling him “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.” Lindell is running in a three-way Republican primary set for Aug. 11, with early primary voting already underway. The winner will seek to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz
Tim WalzAmerican politician (born 1964), while Democrats’ field includes Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Amy KlobucharAmerican politician and lawyer (born 1960). Lindell, a Trump ally and prominent election-denial figure, built his national profile through MyPillow advertising and pro-Trump activism.



