MyPillow founder Mike Lindell officially announces run for Minnesota governor
Controversial TV figure announces run for governor
- Mike Lindell, widely known as the "MyPillow Guy" and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has officially declared his candidacy for Minnesota governor.
- Lindell officially entered the race on Thursday, aiming to secure the Republican nomination to challenge the incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
- His campaign will focus on problem-solving, aiding businesses, combating addiction and homelessness, and addressing government programme fraud.
- Lindell has faced significant legal and financial setbacks, including defamation lawsuits from Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, stemming from his promotion of unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election.
- Despite acknowledging his personal finances are drained, Lindell stated he would rely on supporter donations for his campaign, which will also include his advocacy against electronic voting machines.