June 3, 2026
Statement from MNGOP Party Leadership
To be clear, party leadership did not support this motion.
The moment of silent prayer was a spontaneous motion brought forward from the convention floor. It was not part of the official convention program, it was not proposed by Convention Chairman Danny Nadeau, and it was not a statement from party leadership.
As convention chair, Danny’s responsibility was to preside over the process and handle properly made motions from delegates. His role was procedural — not an endorsement of the motion or its subject matter.
A moment of silent prayer should not be mischaracterized as an official policy position, platform statement, or message from the Republican Party of Minnesota. It was a floor action taken by delegates, not leadership.
Our focus is on the work Minnesotans expect from us: endorsing strong candidates, uniting Republicans, and holding Democrats accountable for the high taxes, fraud, and failed leadership hurting families across our state.