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Trump Ally Defends $187K Book Spending

Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Mike Lindell explains his campaign's $187,000 purchase of his memoir.
WHO: Mike Lindell
WHAT: Spent $187,000 on copies of his own book
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: To distribute his memoir instead of flyers
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