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Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run for Minnesota governor
Trump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’
Mike Lindell is leaving his role with the MyPillow company to focus on his campaign to become the next governor of Minnesota. In a social media post published on Tuesday, Lindell said that the company was strong enough to withstand his departure.
“This decision is not about walking away. It is about stepping forward to serve. I am putting Minnesota above myself, my title, and my business interests so I can give this campaign and the people of our state my full time, energy, and attention,” Lindell said.
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Abené Clayton · Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 6:11 PM
US news | The Guardian
Trump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’
Mike Lindell is leaving his role with the MyPillow company to focus on his campaign to become the next governor of Minnesota. In a social media post published on Tuesday, Lindell said that the company was strong enough to withstand his departure.
“This decision is not about walking away. It is about stepping forward to serve. I am putting Minnesota above myself, my title, and my business interests so I can give this campaign and the people of our state my full time, energy, and attention,” Lindell said.
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