Mike Lindell, CEO MyPillow and a close ally of President Donald Trump, announced Thursday that he is running for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Lindell made the announcement at his MyPillow factory, accusing political opponents of targeting his business over his support for Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Lindell said he plans to campaign across the state and acknowledged he has sought advice from Trump allies, though he did not say whether Trump would endorse him. Known nationally as the “MyPillow Guy,” Lindell became a prominent election denier after 2020, leading to major legal, financial, and reputational setbacks for him and his company.
Democrats quickly criticized his candidacy, calling him a far-right conspiracy theorist tied to Trump extremism. Lindell faces multiple defamation cases related to voting machine claims, with courts already ruling that he made false statements, though some damages issues remain unresolved.
Despite limited personal funds, Lindell said grassroots supporters nationwide are eager to donate. He vowed to make election integrity, including opposition to electronic vote tabulation, a key part of his platform, arguing that his personal struggles and business experience set him apart from other Republican contenders.
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Kennedy’s “Red Folder” Freezes the Capitol — A Nine-Second Takedown That Shakes the Republic 
WASHINGTON — The room went silent before anyone understood why. In the fictional political drama unfolding in the Capitol, Senator John Kennedy stepped into a packed Senate hearing armed with nothing but a red folder — and a tone that could cut marble.
There was no shouting, no theatrics. Just nine seconds that felt like an earthquake.
The “Red Folder” Moment
In this fictional universe, Kennedy is known for his razor-sharp tongue, but even his staff didn’t expect what happened next.
He opened the crimson folder, set it gently on the table, and began reading classified transcripts tied to Representative Amina “Omaris” Khalid — a completely fictional congresswoman whose career has been shadowed by rumors and unanswered questions.
The quotes he read were explosive, painting a picture of divided loyalty, financial misconduct, and a secretive immigration network. In the story’s world, the Capitol froze.
Every word he read was delivered with eerie calm.
Fictional Transcript Excerpts
(All characters, quotes, events fictional)
On Loyalty (2019):“I came here to shape policy for my homeland first. America is the tool — not the mission.”
On Hidden Transactions (2021):
“Route it through the offshore firm. No digital trail. No oversight.”
On Immigration Games (2023):“We used the loophole. Everyone does. That’s the system.”
“Your Words. Your Voice. Your Truth.”
Kennedy closed the folder with a soft thud that echoed in the chamber.
He stared at Khalid, and in this fictional thriller, delivered the line that instantly went megaviral:
“Darlin’, I didn’t change a syllable. That’s your voice. Your words. Your truth.”
Senators sat motionless.
One dropped a pen.Another forgot to breathe.The chamber became a vacuum.
Within minutes, C-SPAN fictional viewership shattered records:21.8 million concurrent watchers, the highest in the lore of this universe.
FBI Raids Begin (Fiction)
While the fictional hashtag #RedFolderTruth bulldozed global trending lists, federal agents launched coordinated raids across three states, targeting safehouses and digital archives allegedly tied to the conspiracy.
Armored vehicles rolled through fictional neighborhoods.Servers were seized.Lights flicked on at 3 a.m.
Nothing was subtle.
A Capitol in Chaos
Pressure mounted as more fictional officials demanded a full inquiry. Some called it a witch hunt; others said it was the most important counterintelligence operation in a generation.
A nine-second reading had become a national reckoning.
The fictional Republic now stands at the precipice — half the country calling for resignations, the other half demanding patience, and everyone waiting to see what Kennedy pulls out of that red folder next.