Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a longtime supporter of former president Donald Trump, says he may challenge Ronna McDaniel to be head of the Republican National Committee (RNC), provided that the Almighty gives him approval for a run.
HuffPost notes that McDaniel has already made it clear she plans to run for reelection:
The proposed run comes after McDaniel, the RNC chair since 2017, told committee members on a call that she’s running to head the party again after hopes of a “red wave” in the midterm elections fizzled out earlier this month, Politico reported.
Lindell has previously had sharp criticism for McDaniel, who he alleged played a role in his failure to file an election fraud case with the Supreme Court.
He said this week that he would be open to a run for RNC leadership.
“We need someone everybody, and I would step into that, if God willing,” Lindell said.
Mike Lindell announces that he has been drafted by his fans and supporters to run against Ronna McDaniel for RNC Chair, but he has to pray on it first. pic.twitter.com/JPNBCoX6uk
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) November 24, 2022
Lindell also had this to say about the RNC under McDaniel’s leadership:
“Every one I’ve talked to of these state chairs, they need new leadership. I don’t know if this is a paid position, nor do I care. I want to help save our country.”
So the Republican Party is about to become the Pillow Party? That drew a lot of commentary on Twitter, with many hoping Lindell does indeed make the move, if only for badly-needed comedy relief.
This should be very entertaining, as comedy or tragedy.
— Jim van Langen, Peacemonger/Professional Engineer (@jimbobvanl) November 24, 2022
“Shut up”
– Jesus after hearing those prayers— Goodfellow (@Goodfellow_9) November 24, 2022
“Shut up”
– Jesus after hearing those prayers— Goodfellow (@Goodfellow_9) November 24, 2022
Do they drug test for RNC chair? Just asking
— Dee Vanier Crowd (blue checkmark)© (@CrowdVanier) November 24, 2022
Mike Lindell chairing the RNC would be a gift to the Democrat party.
— Chappy (@Richard39336005) November 24, 2022
I got no sleep last night, I’ve been cooking all afternoon, I’ve had a full bottle of wine, and I don’t sound nearly as drunk as that guy.
— ً (@SuspiciousVent) November 24, 2022
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