New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Businessman and the founder of MyPillow, Mike Lindell, has refused to concede defeat in the Republican primary for Minnesota Governor last week and has offered to pay for a full recount of the paper ballots. In a video message posted on social media, Lindell, who was endorsed by Trump in the Republican primary, said that this recount will cover every paper ballot in the August 11 primary and will not cost taxpayers anything. He said he is seeking the recount after what he described as "irregularities" in election reporting data.

"One of the few good election laws Minnesota does have is that as a candidate, I have the right to completely audit and hand count every ballot in the state, and I am going to exercise that ...