MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has stepped down from his position to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor, according to reports from UPI and CBS News. The company announced that Lindell will reduce his ownership stake to a minority share but will remain a member of the board of directors.
Key Takeaways
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has stepped down as CEO to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor. He will reduce his ownership stake but remain on the board of directors. The move comes amid legal challenges and residency questions about his candidacy.
- MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell steps down to run for Minnesota governor
- Lindell reduces ownership stake but remains on company's board
- Legal challenges raised over promotional pillow giveaways during campaign events
- Republican Party of Minnesota raises concerns about Lindell's residency status
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindell Ownership Stake | Broad Agreement | Lindell reduces to minority stake, stays on board. | |
| Pillow Giveaway Value | Broad Agreement | $35 pillow value violates campaign laws. | |
| Lindell Residency Status | Broad Agreement | GOP questions Lindell's Minnesota residency. |
Lindell Ownership Stake
Broad AgreementLindell reduces to minority stake, stays on board.
Pillow Giveaway Value
Broad Agreement$35 pillow value violates campaign laws.
Lindell Residency Status
Broad AgreementGOP questions Lindell's Minnesota residency.
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The move comes as Lindell faces legal challenges related to his campaign activities. A complaint alleges that he violated state campaign laws by giving away promotional pillows during a July Fourth parade, per CBS News. The packaging on the pillows read 'Mike Lindell for Governor' and were valued at around $35, which is above the $5 threshold for allowable campaign giveaways under Minnesota law.
Lindell has dismissed these allegations as a 'hit job,' claiming that the value of the pillows was actually $4.90 and that his team had consulted with legal experts to ensure compliance with state regulations, according to CBS News
The Republican Party of Minnesota has also raised concerns about Lindell's residency status, asking Secretary of State Steve Simon for clarification on constitutional residency rules for gubernatorial candidates. The party cited reports that Lindell was listed as a Texas resident as recently as November.
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