BREAKING: My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell has just announced his intentions to run for Governor of Minnesota, stunning political commentator Steve Bannon during a live podcast interview. Lindell made the revelation while responding to questions regarding his ongoing legal issues with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is investigating three of Lindell’s charities for potential violations of state charity law.
During the episode of Bannon’s War Room podcast, Lindell stated, “He could also be a little upset that I’m considering running for governor of Minnesota.” Bannon, visibly taken aback, exclaimed, “Hold it, what? That’s a scoop. You’re considering doing what?” The unexpected announcement suggests a significant shift in Lindell’s political trajectory, as he confirmed he is weighing a challenge against incumbent Governor Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term.
Lindell’s ambition to enter the gubernatorial race aligns with previous hints he dropped back in March. He criticized Walz for what he called “all of the lies” being propagated by the current administration. In a recent report from the Star Tribune, it was revealed that Lindell has officially changed his residency from Texas back to Minnesota, further indicating his seriousness about the campaign.
“I love the state, I love the country, and if I’m the only one that can win, that would be a shame if that opportunity slipped by,” Lindell stated, expressing his commitment to potentially lead the state.
Bannon humorously noted, “Am I breaking news here? There’s too much news we’re breaking today in the world. Is this true? Mike Lindell’s thinking of running for governor?” Before wrapping up the discussion, he jokingly suggested he could take over as interim CEO of My Pillow, telling Lindell, “For right now, just go back and sell some pillows, okay? We’ll talk about the governorship later.”
Lindell has a controversial history, including a recent court order to pay $2.3 million to a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems for defamatory remarks made online. He has previously shown interest in running for governor in both 2018 and 2022, but those plans did not come to fruition.
As Lindell’s political aspirations unfold, the ramifications for Minnesota’s political landscape could be profound. His entrance into the race could energize Trump loyalists and shift the dynamics of the upcoming election. The full impact of Lindell’s announcement remains to be seen as he gears up for what promises to be a contentious political battle.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as Lindell’s campaign plans take shape.
