Politics & Government
Could Trump's Endorsement Of Mike Lindell Hurt Minnesota GOP's Election Chances?
A Republican analyst said that if Republicans fear that if Lindell wins the primary and is the GOP nominee, they could lose everywhere.
July 17, 2026
President Trump's endorsement of the GOP candidate for governor in Minnesota, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, is turning heads. That includes leaders within Minnesota's Republican Party.
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In this week's Talking Points, Republicans are among those warning that this endorsement could destroy the GOP's chances of winning up and down the ballot.
Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash is blasting Mr. Trump and Lindell, saying Lindell "wants Minnesota Republicans to overlook his serious financial baggage. Minnesota cannot afford to nominate a ticket that gives Democrats an easy target and creates the very real possibility of another DFL trifecta."
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