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 from his position to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor. He will reduce his ownership stake but remain on the board of directors.
- Lindell faces legal challenges over pillow giveaways during a July Fourth parade, with a judge finding probable cause that he violated state campaign laws
- The pillows were valued at $34.95 each, above the $5 threshold for allowable campaign giveaways under Minnesota law
- Lindell claims the wholesale value of the pillows was $4.90 and that his team consulted legal experts to ensure compliance
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillow Value | 1 Difference | CBS News reports both retail and wholesale values | ▼ |
| Legal Action Against Lindell | Broad Agreement | Judge finds probable cause for campaign law violation | |
| Lindell's Legal Response | Broad Agreement | Submitted affidavits, invoice, photos for hearing. |
Pillow Value
▼CBS News reports both retail and wholesale values
Legal Action Against Lindell
Broad AgreementJudge finds probable cause for campaign law violation
Lindell's Legal Response
Broad AgreementSubmitted affidavits, invoice, photos for hearing.
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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.
A judge recently found probable cause to believe Lindell violated Minnesota campaign laws by giving away the promotional pillows. The case will move forward to a panel of three administrative law judges and an evidentiary hearing, though the date has not been set. During the hearing, Lindell submitted affidavits, an invoice for the purchase of the pillows, and photographs of the campaign event.
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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