Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law

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A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.

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  • • Judge Nicholas Lienesch found probable cause that Mike Lindell violated Minnesota campaign laws by distributing branded pillows at a parade.

  • • The complaint alleges the pillows, valued at approximately $35 each, constitute prohibited gifts used to influence voters.

  • • Lindell argues the items were purchased wholesale for $4.90 and fall within legal thresholds for campaign materials.
Context
Minnesota law prohibits giving items of monetary value to induce or deter voting. This legal challenge follows Lindell's appearances at multiple parades in Delano and Foley.

Christian Perspective
This legal pursuit against a bold truth teller reflects a spirit of persecution against those who refuse to bow to the establishment. Using bureaucratic technicalities to silence a patriot is a modern form of the Pharisaical legalism seen in the Gospels. True leadership requires courage to engage the people directly, even if the secular state views such outreach as a violation.

Implications
The weaponization of administrative law threatens the ability of outsiders to challenge the corrupt political status quo. It signals a move toward a system where only those who follow the rules of the globalist elite can participate in governance. This undermines the fundamental right of citizens to hear and support candidates who champion traditional values.

Broader Trends
This case is a symptom of the broader effort to use the administrative state to suppress America First movements. It aligns with a pattern of using regulatory agencies to handicap candidates who threaten the existing power structures. Such tactics are designed to drain the resources and focus of those fighting for national sovereignty.

Takeaway
Patriots must remain vigilant against the use of legalistic traps designed to stifle political expression. We must support leaders who are willing to endure state-sponsored harassment to defend our heritage and faith. Strength and persistence are required to navigate a legal system that has become hostile to the nation's foundational principles.

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