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EXPLAINED: Mike lindell - The Real Truth

Mike Lindell long denied Trump’s loss in 2020, now he rejects his loss in GOP gubernatorial primary forcing involvement of Minnesota Supreme Court

“I don’t care what it costs."

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Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC

Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’

The Guardian - US

Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid

Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling…

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Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Lindell Recount: He Asked for Wrong Legal Remedy

Minnesota Supreme Court Lindell recount ruling explained: Chief Justice Hudson denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's petition on August 29, ruling he asked for the wrong legal remedy -- Minnesota recounts verify vote totals, not fraud claims; an election contest he never filed covers that. Lisa Demuth remains the GOP nominee…

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Mike Lindell’s $825,000 recount plan gets put to bed

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The Independent UK

MyPillow’s Mike Lindell vowed to challenge his election loss - but missed the deadline to demand a recount

Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary to Lisa Demuth by about 45,000 votes

The Independent UK

Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’s ready to spend $1M for vote recount despite losing Minnesota gov race by 11 points

Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin

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Mike Lindell lost Minnesota’s GOP primary by 11 points. He’s now ready to spend $1M on a recount: ‘Personally go in there myself’

Lindell isn’t ready to call it quits.

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Mike Lindell won't accept primary loss

On Wednesday, he offered to fund a recount in the Minnesota governor primary

Salon

Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor

MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat

The Guardian - US

Trump Is 'Visibly Struggling to Stay Awake' and 'Weaving in and Out', Fox News Analyst Says

Fox News analyst Juan Williams says Donald Trump is 'visibly struggling to stay awake' as his endorsement power fades and Republicans lose key 2026 primaries ahead of high-stakes midterms.

International Business Times UK

Election denier Tina Peters to be hired as elections consultant in conservative California county

Shasta county, center of US election denialism movement, set to appoint ex-Colorado clerk who served prison term

The Guardian - US

Demuth defeats Lindell, Qualls, and four others in Republican primary for governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) did not run for re-election.

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Michael Steele Just Tore Into Trump: Is the MAGA Movement Officially Fractured and Dissipated?

Michael Steele critiques Trump's diminishing influence in the Republican Party after setbacks in Minnesota and South Carolina primaries, highlighting economic pressures and the Epstein files as contributing factors

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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

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Benzinga

MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead.

The Independent UK

Trump’s golden touch is tarnished after rough nights for ‘My Pillow guy,’ Lindsey Graham sister and anti-Muslim Ogles

ANALYSIS: Trump whiffed on one big endorsement on Tuesday, might have made a bum one in South Carolina and flopped in Tennessee, Eric Garcia writes

The Guardian - US

Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

With almost all votes counted in Republican primary for governor, Lisa Demuth is ahead by over 10% of ballots

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The Independent UK

Mike Lindell refuses to concede his primary loss and blames voting ‘anomalies’ despite losing by 10 points

The MyPillow founder and election conspiracy theorist did not explain the alleged ‘anomalies’ that his team found in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary

International Business Times

Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries.

Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

The Guardian - US

Trump ally loses, mixed results for progressives: takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond

Primaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell short

The Times of India

Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.

The Economic Times

US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced in South Carolina. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat.

The Economic Times

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory

Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.

The Economic Times

Wisconsin governor's race: Progressive vs moderate battle of Democrats remains too close to call

Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is being watched as an indicator of progressive politics in a key state. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in the November general election. Tuesday's contests also questioned Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries.

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