MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a longtime backer of President Donald Trump who spread debunked conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election, announced Thursday that he’ll run for governor in Minnesota next year.

“Those who know me know I’m up to the task,” Lindell said during a speech delivered on his eponymous platform Thursday morning.

Lindell has for weeks hinted that he could jump into the race soon, telling the Minnesota Star Tribune last week when he filed campaign paperwork that he would make a final decision by Thursday.

Lindell in recent years has faced legal scrutiny for his actions following the 2020 presidential election, when he promoted debunked allegations the election was plagued with voter fraud and that Trump should have been declared the victor.

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