Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run as Minnesota governor

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/abene-clayton· Aug 5, 2026 · 1:11 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 11 views

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Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025. Photograph: Jack Dempsey/APView image in fullscreenMike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025. In a social media post published Tuesday, Lindell said that the company is strong enough to withstand his departure.“This decision is not about walking away.

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▪Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025.
▪Photograph: Jack Dempsey/APView image in fullscreenMike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025.
▪In a social media post published Tuesday, Lindell said that the company is strong enough to withstand his departure.“This decision is not about walking away.

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Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025. Photograph: Jack Dempsey/APView image in fullscreenMike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial in Denver in 2025. Photograph: Jack Dempsey/APUS newsMike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run as Minnesota governorTrump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’Abené ClaytonTue 4 Aug 2026 21.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMike Lindell is leaving his role with the company to focus on his campaign to become the next governor of Minnesota.

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