Challenges Faced by Mike Lindell: Obstacles and Turning Points

Life is full of challenges, and Mike Lindell faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Mike Lindell, also known as the 'My Pillow Guy,' is an American businessman best known as the founder and CEO of My Pillow, a company that manufactures pillows, bedding, and slippers. He is also a political activist, primarily known for promoting conspiracy theories related to the 2020 United States presidential election. Lindell has used his platform to spread misinformation and has faced legal challenges and boycotts due to his views.

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2017: My Pillow's BBB Accreditation Revoked

In 2017, the Better Business Bureau revoked My Pillow's accreditation and lowered its rating to an F based on customer complaints. The BBB cited a continuous buy-one-get-one-free offer as the reason. Lindell expressed disappointment with the decision.

December 2020: Dominion sends cease-and-desist letter to Lindell

In December 2020, Dominion Voting Systems sent Mike Lindell a cease-and-desist letter, requesting him to retract false claims made about the company.

2020: Retailers Stop Carrying My Pillow Products Due to Low Customer Demand

In 2020, some major retailers stopped carrying My Pillow products due to market research and low customer demand.

January 2021: Dominion sends second cease-and-desist letter to Lindell

In January 2021, Dominion Voting Systems sent Mike Lindell a second cease-and-desist letter, requesting him to retract false claims made about the company.

January 25, 2021: Twitter permanently bans Mike Lindell

On January 25, 2021, Twitter permanently banned Mike Lindell's personal account for violating the civic integrity policy by perpetuating unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election. Additionally, the My Pillow account was also permanently banned after Lindell used it to evade the initial ban and make further statements.

February 22, 2021: Dominion sues Lindell and My Pillow for defamation

On February 22, 2021, Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell and My Pillow, seeking US$1.3 billion in damages due to false claims about the company. Dominion alleged Lindell and My Pillow profited from a "defamatory marketing campaign".

March 2021: Lindell announces counter-suit against Dominion

In March 2021, Mike Lindell stated on Steve Bannon's podcast that he would counter-sue Dominion Voting Systems for racketeering and election interference.

March 2021: Lindell states he no longer lives in Minnesota due to safety concerns

In March 2021, Mike Lindell stated on The Domenick Nati Show that he was no longer residing in Minnesota and was not attending in-person events due to safety concerns.

April 19, 2021: My Pillow files lawsuit against Dominion

On April 19, 2021, Mike Lindell announced that My Pillow had filed a $1.6 billion lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems, alleging defamation. Dominion's legal counsel described the lawsuit as a meritless retaliatory action.

June 2021: Lindell files civil suit against Dominion and Smartmatic

In June 2021, Mike Lindell filed a civil suit against both Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic. A law partner involved in drafting the suit subsequently left their firm.

September 2021: Bonner County, Idaho, announces recount in response to Lindell's allegations

In September 2021, Bonner County, Idaho, announced it would perform a recount of ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election, following Mike Lindell's allegation that all 44 Idaho counties had been digitally hacked. The recount found no evidence of digital hacking, and Idaho planned to bill Lindell for the cost.

December 2021: Lindell's libel suit against the Daily Mail is dismissed

In December 2021, a federal court dismissed Mike Lindell's libel suit against the Daily Mail, ruling that he had failed to identify any defamatory statements.

2021: Retailers Stop Carrying My Pillow Products

In 2021, some major retailers stopped carrying My Pillow products. Lindell suggested this was due to his claims about the 2020 United States presidential election results, while retailers cited market research and low customer demand.

January 2022: Smartmatic sues Lindell for defamation

In January 2022, Smartmatic sued Mike Lindell for defamation, seeking unspecified damages and legal fees, alleging that his false claims had significantly reduced the company's value following the 2020 election.

May 2022: Federal court dismisses Lindell's claims against Dominion and Smartmatic

In May 2022, the federal court dismissed all claims made by Mike Lindell and MyPillow against Dominion, Smartmatic, and their legal representatives. The court also ruled that Lindell and MyPillow would be liable to Smartmatic for attorney's fees due to making frivolous claims under Rule 11.

September 13, 2022: FBI serves search warrant on Lindell

On September 13, 2022, the FBI served a search and seizure warrant for Mike Lindell's phone while he was at a fast-food drive-through in Minnesota. The agents also questioned him regarding Tina Peters, a Colorado County Clerk charged with election interference.

January 27, 2023: Loss in RNC Chair Election

On January 27, 2023, Mike Lindell lost the election for Chair of the Republican National Committee, receiving four of the 167 votes cast.

April 20, 2023: Arbitration Tribunal orders Lindell to pay $5 million

On April 20, 2023, a panel of the American Arbitration Association's (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Tribunal ordered Mike Lindell to pay $5 million to Robert Zeidman, a software developer, who proved that the dataset Lindell claimed showed Chinese interference in the 2020 election was not authentic.

July 2023: MyPillow Auctions Equipment and Subleases Manufacturing Space

In July 2023, MyPillow auctioned off equipment and subleased some of its manufacturing space after retailers like Walmart and Slumberland Furniture stopped selling My Pillow products.

October 2023: Lindell's law firm states he is in arrears and can no longer represent him

In October 2023, Mike Lindell's legal firm stated in a court filing that he was millions of dollars in arrears for fees and that they could no longer afford to represent him. Lindell acknowledged the situation, stating that he had "lost everything, every dime."

February 21, 2024: Court confirms arbitration award against Lindell

On February 21, 2024, the United States District Court of the District of Minnesota confirmed the arbitration award ordering Mike Lindell to pay $5 million to Robert Zeidman.