{"id":2630227,"date":"2026-07-15T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-gop-bucks-trumps-mike-lindell-endorsement\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:28:24","slug":"minnesota-gop-bucks-trumps-mike-lindell-endorsement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-gop-bucks-trumps-mike-lindell-endorsement\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota GOP bucks Trump&#8217;s Mike Lindell endorsement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fminnesota-gop-bucks-trumps-mike-lindell-endorsement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2630227&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Minnesota Republicans publicly denounced President Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Mike Lindell for governor,expressing concerns over Lindell&#8217;s financial issues,lack of support within teh party,and overall electability.The party emphasized that Lindell finished third at the state convention and is considered a less viable candidate compared to others who have contributed more to the GOP. Trump endorsed Lindell on his Truth Social platform, praising his love for Minnesota and potential to improve the state. Lindell, known for his MyPillow commercials and support of election fraud claims, faces legal and financial challenges, including ongoing lawsuits and substantial debt. The Republican primary,scheduled for August 11,includes other candidates such as Lisa Demuth,while Democrat Amy Klobuchar is the leading contender on her side.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"443\">Minnesota<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republicans\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"240\">Republicans<\/a> publicly broke with President<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\"> Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> endorsement of<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-lindell\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11052\"> Mike Lindell<\/a> for governor on Wednesday, issuing a blistering statement just hours after the president threw his support behind the MyPillow founder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were surprised by President Trump\u2019s endorsement of Mike Lindell,\u201d Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mngop.com\/statement-from-minnesota-republican-party-chairman-alex-plechash-on-president-trumps-endorsement-of-mike-lindell\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/mngop.com\/statement-from-minnesota-republican-party-chairman-alex-plechash-on-president-trumps-endorsement-of-mike-lindell\/\">said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cWe strongly support the President and his agenda, but Minnesota Republicans must choose the candidate best positioned to defeat Amy Klobuchar.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4649682\/musk-dump-5-million-ramaswamy-campaign\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Musk dumps $5 million in Ramaswamy\u2019s campaign despite DOGE fallout<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4649698\/trump-amy-klobuchar-equally-incompetent-corrupt-tim-walz-minnesota\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Amy Klobuchar \u2018equally as incompetent\u2019 and \u2018corrupt\u2019 as Tim Walz: Trump<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4649468\/buttigieg-hopes-boost-josh-turek-iowa-fundraising-ashley-hinson\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Buttigieg hopes to boost Josh Turek as Iowa candidate\u2019s fundraising lags behind Ashley Hinson<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party criticized Lindell for leaving the state, his financial troubles, and his viability as a general election candidate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen the going got tough under Tim Walz, Mike Lindell left Minnesota for Texas,\u201d Plechash said. \u201cNow he wants Minnesota Republicans to overlook his serious financial baggage, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >public records showing tens<\/a> of thousands of dollars in delinquent property taxes, significant electability concerns, and unanswered questions surrounding his running mate. Minnesota cannot afford to nominate a ticket that gives Democrats an easy target and creates the very real possibility of another DFL trifecta.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party also argued that other Republican candidates have spent years building the state GOP, supporting candidates, and raising money, while noting that delegates at the state convention placed Lindell third.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRepublican delegates considered Mike Lindell at the State Convention, and he finished third,\u201d the statement said. \u201cWe believe that is where he will finish in the August primary.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese are serious times, and they demand serious, disciplined leadership,\u201d Plechash added. \u201cMinnesota needs a governor who can unite Republicans, earn the support of independent voters, and defeat Amy Klobuchar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump endorsed Lindell Wednesday morning in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116923765602106745\">Truth Social post<\/a>, calling the longtime ally \u201cthe \u2018Pillow Man.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMike will be SPECTACULAR!!! He truly loves Minnesota, as do I, and wants to bring it back from oblivion and embarrassment. He can do it!\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lindell, who built a national profile through his MyPillow commercials, became one of Trump\u2019s most outspoken supporters after the 2020 presidential election, repeatedly promoting claims that the election was stolen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His gubernatorial bid comes as he continues to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-klain-expected-to-step-down-as-bidens-chief-of-staff-report\/\" title=\"Ron Klain Expected To Step Down As Biden\u2019s Chief Of Staff: Report\">face mounting legal<\/a> and financial challenges. Lindell recently settled one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/raffensperger-sued-over-falsehoods-about-election-volunteer\/\" title=\"Raffensperger Sued Over Falsehoods About Election Volunteer\">defamation lawsuit related<\/a> to his election claims, with each side agreeing to pay its own legal costs. He has said the litigation has cost him roughly $20 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also remains a defendant in a federal defamation lawsuit brought by Smartmatic, which <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/mike-lindell-smartmatic-defamation-ruling-15-billion-jury-damages-mypillow\/601481875\">won<\/a> against him last fall, with damages to be determined at trial. Separately, Lindell is appealing a $2.3 million defamation judgment awarded to a former Dominion Voting Systems employee. In that case, Lindell testified that he is approximately $10 million in debt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4460164\/trump-endorsement-tracker-gop-2026-election-primaries\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4460164\/trump-endorsement-tracker-gop-2026-election-primaries\/\">Trump endorsement tracker: Here\u2019s who the president has picked in GOP midterm election primaries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lindell is competing in a crowded Republican primary scheduled for Aug. 11 that includes state House Speaker Lisa Demuth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"0dac0bad-f784-4e3b-9e84-5ebd0a6306e1\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Trump State Executive Endorsements\"><\/div>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Democratic side, longtime Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is the leading candidate for governor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota GOP opposes Trump\u2019s backing of Lindell for governor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2630228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mike_lindell.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[38887,47574,35736,3634],"class_list":["post-2630227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-mike-lindell","tag-minnesota-gop","tag-political-endorsements","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mike_lindell.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2630227"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2630235,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630227\/revisions\/2630235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2630228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2630227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2630227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2630227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}